In a nutshell This study investigated whether sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors could help slow down the progression of kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study concluded that SGLT2 inhibitors slowed down kidney function decline compared to other anti-diabetes medications. Some background T2D often leads to...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effect of SGLT2 inhibitors on symptoms of kidney disease in patients with Type 2 diabetes (T2D). The authors found that these agents helped lower the chance of developing kidney disease in these patients. Some background In patients with diabetes, high blood glucose levels can lead to other health...
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In a nutshell This study examined if long-term dulaglutide (Trulicity) treatment could reduce kidney disease symptoms in patients with Type 2 diabetes (T2D). The authors concluded that dulaglutide improved some symptoms of kidney disease over five years compared to placebo. Some background T2D often leads to long-term health...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether sotagliflozin (Zynquista) helped improve kidney function in patients with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). The authors concluded that sotagliflozin improved several factors of kidney function. Some background The goal of treatment for patients with T1D is to lower blood...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The main objective of this trial is to determine the effectiveness and durability of a combined group of drugs (exenatide [Byetta], pioglitazone [Actos] and metformin [Glucophage]) compared to standard treatment in type 2 diabetes. The main outcome to be measured will be the change in HbA1c (average blood glucose over 3 months). The...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined whether dietary patterns had an influence on two of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease in type 1 diabetics in China. Some background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the narrowing or blockage of blood vessels and can lead to heart failure or stroke. High cholesterol LDL levels ('bad'...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to evaluate eye care and awareness of eye disease among persons with diabetic macular edema. Some background Diabetic retinopathy (eye disease related to diabetes complications) is the most common cause of new cases of blindness or less severe forms of visual impairment in working-age Americans. As this condition...
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In a nutshell This review analyzed different studies that evaluated the effect of antihypertensive agents (blood pressure-lowering drugs) on the onset and progress of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Some background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a condition which increases blood sugar levels in the body. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), such as...
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