diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Seminars in Reproductive Medicine | Added Jun 14, 2021
How do you manage diabetes before, during, and after pregnancy?
This review article examines the management of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes during pregnancy. The article concluded that a healthy lifestyle and diabetes management during pregnancy is important for reducing the risk of complications.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 8 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Jun 10, 2021
Third time's the charm? Adding a third treatment in uncontrolled type 2 diabetes
This study examined the effects of adding dapagliflozin (Farxiga) in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes despite taking metformin (Glucophage) plus a sulfonylurea (such as Amaryl or Glucotrol).
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice | Added Jun 08, 2021
Comparing metformin extended-release to metformin immediate-release for adults with type 2 diabetes.
This study compared the effectiveness and tolerance of metformin (Glucophage) extended-release (MXR) and conventional metformin immediate-release (MIR) in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The authors concluded that MIR had better glucose control while MXR but reduced gastrointestinal (GI) side effects.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: International Journal of Cardiology | Added Jun 05, 2021
Is there an association between blood pressure and mortality?
The current study investigated the association between blood pressure (BP) and the risk of all-cause mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes. The study concluded that there is an association between BP and the risk of all-cause mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 9 pages | source: Annals of Surgery | Added Jun 03, 2021
Bariatric surgery and type 2 diabetes: Who can benefit?
This study compared the effects of bariatric (stomach-shrinking) surgery and treatment with medication in non-severely obese type 2 diabetes patients.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 6 pages | source: Journal of Diabetes and its Complications | Added Jun 01, 2021
Evaluating the efficacy of linagliptin in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus
This study assessed the efficacy and safety of linagliptin (Tradjenta) for the treatment of patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice | Added May 30, 2021
Low carbohydrate or low fat? Does diet enhance quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes?
This study examined the effects of a low carbohydrate diet and a low fat diet on quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes. The authors concluded that a low carbohydrate diet improves quality of life.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added May 28, 2021
Replacing diet beverages with water in obese women with type 2 diabetes
The authors aimed to determine the effects of replacing diet beverages with water in obese women with type 2 diabetes following a hypo-energetic diet. The authors concluded that replacing diet drinks with water after the main meal in obese adult women with type 2 diabetes might increase weight loss during a weight loss program.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added May 26, 2021
Dapagliflozin combined with metformin is a safe and effective long-term type 2 diabetes treatment
This study compared the long-term (4-year) safety and efficacy of two glucose-lowering medications, dapagliflozin (Farxiga) and glipizide (Glucotrol), when used in combination with metformin (Glucophage) in patients with type 2 diabetes.
