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Effect of glycemic control and type of diabetes treatment on unsuccessful TB treatment outcomes among people with TB-Diabetes: A systematic review

By mdCurrent-India staff | Published: Feb 2018

Tuberculosis remains a major public health problem in low and middle income countries. Meanwhile, the burden of diabetes mellitus is increasing to epidemic proportions in the same countries…

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Early basal insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes achieves glycemic control better than sitagliptin, but with greater risk of hypoglycemia

By mdCurrent-India staff | Published: Jul 2012 Volume: |

mdCurrent Conference Report: 72nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association Adding basal insulin (insulin glargine) as a second-line treatment after metformin is superior to adding sitagliptin in achieving glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to study data presented at the 72nd Annual (2012) Scientific Sessions… 

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New guidelines compare oral agents for diabetes management

By mdCurrent-India staff | Published: Jun 2012 Volume: |

An estimated 50.8 million people in India are living with diabetes, according to the World Diabetes Foundation. Diabetes results in complications ranging from retinopathy and neuropathy to coronary artery disease. Epidemiological demand combined with increased complexity of care make evidence-based treatment guidelines vital for busy clinicians. The American College of… 

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