An innovative diabetes management concept including structured self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), data visualization, pattern analysis and derived therapy adjustments can significantly reduce HbA1c values, improve glycemic control and enhance patients’ quality of life.…
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A pooled analysis of the data from the 3 pivotal trials showed reductions in A1C and LDL-C when Welchol was added to metformin-based, sulfonylurea-based, and insulin-based therapies in patients with type 2 diabetes. In these studies….
Read More »History of Type 1 Diabetes Treatments
by Huong-Thao Le, 2011 Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate LEECOM, Bradenton, FL The discovery of insulin in 1921 was one of the greatest medical breakthroughs in history. Individuals, mostly children with Type 1 diabetes, whose life expectancies were measured in months were now able to prevent fatal ketoacidosis by taking injections …
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People with diabetes may have a slightly increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease….
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Strong link between nicotine and diabetes complications….
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