diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Sep 28, 2021
The effect and benefit of dulaglutide compared to liraglutide in type 2 diabetes
The main objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness and safety of dulaglutide (Trulicity) compared to liraglutide (Victoza) in patients with type 2 diabetes.
The authors concluded that once-weekly treatment with dulaglutide was an effective and safe treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes. It also resulted in better blood sugar control compared to once-daily liraglutide treatment.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology | Added Sep 26, 2021
Is semaglutide a safe and effective medication for type 2 diabetes?
This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of semaglutide on glycemic control in insulin-naïve patients with type 2 diabetes.
They found that semaglutide improved glycemic (blood sugar) control and was well-tolerated by patients.
diabetes mellitus | Medivizor | source: Medivizor | Added Sep 24, 2021
Be Confident! Face Carb Counting Positively
“Have not seen this example of carbs before. I need to understand more. I am NID type 2 diabetic.” "I have type2 diabetes..I don’t understand too much about carbs..could send me a list of the amounts of carbs in food please…thanks.." Carbs and carb counting help people with diabetes keepdiabetes mellitus | Medivizor | source: Medivizor | Added Sep 22, 2021
Brain Vs Pancreas: Complications of Diabetes
How healthy is my brain? This a question you probably should be asking yourself. That is, for the around 9% (about 350 million) of the world population diagnosed with diabetes, 29 million of whom live in the US, research recommends making brain health a top priority. Diabetes and Brain Health Researchdiabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Sep 20, 2021
Gemigliptin effective as part of combination drug therapy in type 2 diabetes
This study examined the impact of gemigliptin as part of a combination with metformin (Glucophage) and glimepiride (Amaryl) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study found that gemigliptin was effective in the management of T2D in combination with metformin and glimepiride.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology | Added Sep 18, 2021
Semaglutide is safe and effective as a second-line treatment in type 2 diabetes
This study compared the effectiveness and safety of two second-line therapies for type-2 diabetes. The authors concluded that once-weekly semaglutide was more effective than once-daily sitagliptin (Januvia); and that both drugs were safe.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Sep 16, 2021
Is empagliflozin effective as an add-on therapy in uncontrolled type 2 diabetes?
This study determined the suitability of adding empagliflozin (Jardiance) to the combination of metformin (Glucophage) and linaglipton (Tradjenta) in type 2 diabetes. The authors concluded that adding empagliflozin was effective in patients whose blood sugar was not controlled by the combination of metformin and linaglipton alone.
diabetes mellitus | Medivizor | source: Medivizor | Added Sep 14, 2021
Diabetes 101: What Is Hypoglycemia Unawareness?
What Is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar. This occurs when blood glucose levels fall below 70 mg/dl. Normally, when you eat food, the pancreas detects the presence of glucose, fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestines. It secretes insulin into the bloodstream. Insulin acts on the liver,diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: JAMA surgery | Added Sep 11, 2021
How effective is bariatric surgery in early-onset type 2 diabetes?
This study compared the outcomes of bariatric surgery between patients with early onset (before age 40) and late onset (after age 40) type 2 diabetes. They found that bariatric surgery had more successful outcomes in those with early onset type 2 diabetes.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Sep 09, 2021
The effect of diabetes on the risk of pregnancy complications
This study explored the risks of pregnancy complications in women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes prior to pregnancy.
