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FDA approves Qternmet XR as adjunct therapy for glycemic improvement in type 2 diabetes
FDA approval is based on results from a pair of phase 3 trials that tested different combinations of dapagliflozin and saxagliptin.
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Fournier gangrene cases surge in patients using SGLT2 inhibitors
Serious complications and death are likely if Fournier gangrene is not recognized.
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Weight-loss drug options expand, but beware cardiac risk
LOS ANGELES – Even diabetes drugs can help patients shed pounds, but more powerful alternatives are available.
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New adventures of an old device: Clinic delivers cortisol via the insulin pump
LOS ANGELES – The pump may be a solution for patients with adrenal insufficiency who fare poorly on pills.
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Liraglutide seems safe, effective in children already on metformin
Liraglutide seems to be safe and effective for children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes who are already on metformin therapy.
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Type 2 diabetes bumps up short-term risk for bone fracture
Evaluation of risk factors for short- and long-term fracture risk may help improve risk stratification in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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‘Mammogram of the heart’: Inside coronary artery calcium scores
Cardiac risks varies widely in diabetes, cardiologist says, and CAC tests offer valuable insight
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No single eating pattern stands out as best for nutritional therapy in diabetes
A one-size-fits-all prescription would be unrealistic given the diversity of patients and eating patterns, panel says.
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Patients with higher HbA1c levels face greater risk for diabetic ketoacidosis
LOS ANGELES - Clinicians should be especially vigilant in patients with an HbA1c of 9% or greater.
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Canagliflozin lowers kidney failure risk in T2D: CREDENCE
The SGLT2 inhibitor also cut cardiovascular events.
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No clear winner for treating neuropathic pain
PHILADELPHIA – More head-to-head trials of treatments for neuropathic pain are needed.