Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are associated with an increased risk of DKA in people who are unwell. SGLT2 inhibitors can have severe adverse effects in acute sickness during Covid-19, and modification of medication is advised (Boulton...
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GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT-2is were found to exert striking benefits on the heart, liver, kidney, and even the brain [34,35,36,37,38,39,40]. Emerging research indicates that these benefits are conferred by pleiotropic mechanisms, that is, pathways distinct from those involved in gluc...
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Twelve medication classes on the market reduce serum glucose including sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Potential benefits of these agents include improved glycemic control, weight...
What is metformin? to which the system gives this response: Metformin is an oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. It works by decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver and improving insulin sensitivity in muscle and fat cells. (GPT-4’s ...
Obesity is a chronic disease associated with increased risk of obesity-related complications and mortality. Our better understanding of the weight regulation mechanisms and the role of gut-brain axis on appetite has led to the development of safe and eff
Many state governments are ensuring that GDMT (Ace inhibitors, Beta-blockers, MRA and SGLT2 inhibitors) is free of cost at the primary care level. Generic medication availability has decreased treatment costs. Adherence to therapy can improve only if HF care teams are established, clear protocols...
the average proportion of patients receiving appropriate medication to delay CKD progression (renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system [RAS] inhibitors and sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 [SGLT2] inhibitors) is suboptimal as are those reaching target blood pressure, diabetes control, and nutrition advice. Th...
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that occurs when blood sugar (glucose) is too high. Glucose is the body’s main source of energy, and the pancreas produces a hormone called insulin converts glucose into energy. When the body doesn’t make enough insulin
Alongside specifically clustered sex-related differences, gender is a more complex concept encompassing mainly four domains: (1) gender roles (the behavioral norms applied to males and females), (2) gender identity (how people describe themselves as female or male), (3) gender relations (how ...