Use of metformin was associated with a 16% reduced risk for overall mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
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Patients with T2DM may be at an increased risk of lower muscle performance and strength, putting them at risk for developing sarcopenia.
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Researchers found larger amount of gut microbiota in the digestive system of individuals with type 2 diabetes than in those without the disease.
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Is there a difference in the effect on glucose control and metabolic health when people exercise in the morning vs. In the afternoon?
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs) and Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) can allow coronavirus entry, leading to pulmonary adverse effects.
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The mechanisms by which estrogens improve glucose homeostasis are not completely understood.
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Old drug, new purpose? Analysis found HIV and Hepatitis B patients treated with NRTIs had significantly lower incidence of type 2 diabetes.
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How often are opioids being initiated for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in newly diagnosed patients?
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New vaccines targeting viruses linked with type 1 diabetes may offer protection to patients with high-risk factors.
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The association between 1-year changes in albuminuria and subsequent risk of cardiovascular and renal events.
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