New retrospective study results compare the two most primarily prescribed antidiabetic medication classes in addition to metformin to determine the impact on the incidence of CV events in patients with T2DM.
Read More »Linagliptin and Glimepiride
According to current research, linagliptin had a significantly lower risk of hypoglycemia and adverse events in geriatric patients with type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Metformin or Sulfonylurea Use Significantly Lowered Risk of Mortality for COVID-19 Patients with T2D
Insulin is not recommended for COVID-19 patients with T2D due to increased mortality risk,
Read More »SGLT-2 vs. Sulfonylureas
The most common treatment for T2D has been the metformin-sulfonylurea combo; how do SGLT-2 inhibitors compare in all-cause mortality risk?
Read More »Metformin vs. Sulfonylureas: Heart Failure Hospitalization
A retrospective cohort analyzed the association of two commonly prescribed medications on heart failure outcomes in patients with reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate.
Read More »Examining the Risks of Antihyperglycemic Dual and Triple Therapies for T2D
A closer look at the risk of major adverse events, severe hypoglycemia, and all-cause mortality for commonly used therapies in treating type 2 diabetes.
Read More »New CV Outcomes Trials Examine Linagliptin and Glimepiride Among Patients With High CVD Risk
The CAROLINA and CARMELINA Trials offer further information regarding the CV safety of linagliptin and glimepiride among patients with T2DM, high CVD risk, and decreased renal function.
Read More »Sulfonylureas’ Association with Major Adverse Effects
After almost 50 years, is the age of sulfonylureas coming to an end?
Read More »Metformin vs. Sulfonylurea To Lower Dementia Risk In T2D
A recent study found important effects on dementia in African American patients with type 2 diabetes
Read More »Which Oral Meds Are Best At Reducing HbA1c?
Data from this study shows the effects of oral diabetes medications on HbA1C levels from two separate cohort groups.
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