diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Frontiers in Endocrinology | Added May 30, 2021
Can GLP-1 mimic drugs improve liver health in patients with diabetes?
This review looked at whether medications similar to the GLP-1 hormone can improve liver health for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and fatty liver disease. It found that these medications can improve liver health and reduce fat in the liver.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology | Added May 27, 2021
How does metformin compare to insulin for diabetes during pregnancy?
This study compared metformin (Glucophage) to insulin for women with diabetes during pregnancy. It found that metformin was equally good at preventing high blood sugar, but led to less hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose), less weight gain, and fewer cesarean sections.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Scientific reports | Added May 25, 2021
Evaluating myoinositol and α‑lactalbumin for gestational diabetes
This study looked at whether myoinositol and α-lactalbumin can benefit women with diabetes during pregnancy. It found that these supplements may reduce insulin resistance and pre-term birth in these women.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Medicine | Added May 23, 2021
How effective are resistance exercises in rheumatoid arthritis treatment?
This study reviewed the effectiveness of resistance exercise in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The data showed that resistance exercise can significantly improve disease activity in these patients.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Clinical therapeutics | Added May 23, 2021
Can weekly semaglutide improve blood glucose in a real-world setting?
This study looked at how weekly semaglutide (Ozempic) affected patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a real-world setting. It found that semaglutide improved blood sugar control compared to the treatments patients were already taking.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Scientific reports | Added May 18, 2021
Comparing effectiveness and safety of combined insulin aspart 30 and metformin compared to insulin aspart 30 alone in patients with type 2 diabetes and different heart disease risk profiles
This study compared the effectiveness and safety of biphasic insulin aspart 30 (BIAsp 30; NovoMix 30) alone or with metformin (Glucophage), in patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes (T2D). The authors concluded that combined therapy may be preferred in patients with high cardiovascular risk and/or a body mass index (BMI; a measure of body weight in relation to height) of 26 kg/m2 or less.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: BMC endocrine disorders | Added May 16, 2021
Can oat bran improve gestational diabetes?
This study looked at whether oat bran consumption benefited women with diabetes during pregnancy. It found that adding oat bran to the recommended diet improved blood sugar levels in these women.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Frontiers in Endocrinology | Added May 11, 2021
Does lipoprotein A level affect kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes?
This review looked at levels of lipoprotein A (LpA), in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that people with higher levels LpA in their blood were more likely to have kidney disease.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added May 09, 2021
The effect of adding henagliflozin treatment to metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes.
This study examined the effectiveness of adding henagliflozin (SHR3824) to metformin (Glucophage) in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (T2D). The authors concluded that the addition of 5 mg or 10 mg of henagliflozin to metformin was well-tolerated and effective in these patients.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added May 06, 2021
Can ertugliflozin improve diabetes and blood pressure in patients who have heart disease?
This study looked at the ertugliflozin (Steglatro) for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and heart disease. It found that ertugliflozin improved both blood glucose control, body weight, and blood pressure.