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diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of Diabetes and its Complications | Added Mar 19, 2019

Canagliflozin versus sitagliptin in type 2 diabetes

The aim of this study was to compare blood sugar control and weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who were treated with canagliflozin compared to sitagliptin. The main finding was that patients treated with canagliflozin had better blood sugar control and greater weight loss than those treated with sitagliptin.

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rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: Annals of the rheumatic diseases | Added Mar 18, 2019

Early intervention and mortality risk – are there benefits for patients with rheumatoid arthritis?

This study investigated the mortality rates in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that mortality rates were similar to the general population in these patients.

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diabetes mellitus | Clinical Trial | Added Mar 18, 2019

Looking for patients with type 1 diabetes to trial a new rescue pen for hypoglycemia

This trial is comparing the effectiveness of G-Pen (Glucagon Injection) to GlucaGen® Hypokit® (Glucagon) in the treatment of hypoglycemia in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main outcome to be measured is the number of patients with an increase in blood sugar levels within 30 minutes after rescue medication. 

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rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: Rheumatology International | Added Mar 15, 2019

Can the weather affect disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis?

This study examined how the weather can affect disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The authors concluded that increased exposure to sunshine and lower humidity can decrease disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Mar 15, 2019

Is it better to reduce basal insulin rate or remove insulin pump before exercise in type 1 diabetes?

The aim of this study was to investigate if reducing basal insulin rate (BRR) 90-minutes before exercise was better at preventing hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose) than suspending the insulin pump (pump suspension; PS) in type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main finding was that BRR 90-minutes before exercise improved blood glucose control and reduced hypoglycemia compared to PS.

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diabetes mellitus | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Nutrients | Added Mar 13, 2019

The effect of the DASH diet on heart disease

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of the DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) diet on heart disease, blood pressure and diabetes in patients with and without diabetes. The main finding of this study was that the DASH diet is associated with a decreased risk of heart disease and improves blood pressure in patients with and without diabetes.

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rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 9 pages | source: The Journal of Rheumatology | Added Mar 13, 2019

Combining abatacept and methotrexate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

This study examined the long-term safety and effectiveness of abatacept (Orencia) and whether methotrexate (Trexall) enhances its effect.

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rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Lifestyle | 9 pages | source: Arthritis Care & Research | Added Mar 11, 2019

Can exercising reduce fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis?

This paper studied how physical activity is related to fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

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diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes & Metabolism | Added Mar 11, 2019

Resveratrol and diabetic kidney disease

This study aimed to investigate the effects of resveratrol on diabetic kidney disease. The main finding of the study was that resveratrol reduced the amount of protein lost in the urine in diabetic kidney disease.

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diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Annals of internal medicine | Added Mar 09, 2019

Does canagliflozin increase the risk of bone fractures in patients with type 2 diabetes?

This study aimed to investigate the effect of canagliflozin (Invokana) use on bone fracture risk in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The main finding of the study was that there was no increased risk of bone fractures with canagliflozin use.

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