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Thiazolidinediones (glitazones)

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Targeting pathophysiology from outset may slow progression to type 2 diabetes

Upfront treatment with medications that target the underlying pathophysiology of prediabetes may slow patients’ progression to type 2 diabetes, report researchers.

Journal article

Pioglitazone use and risk of bladder cancer: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of observational studies

This meta-analysis of observational studies assesses the association between risk of bladder cancer and exposure to pioglitazone among subjects with type 2 diabetes [read more].
Mehtälä J et al. Diabetol Int 2018. doi: 10.1007/s13340-018-0360-4

Get more on:  Diabetic complications | Medication | Type 2 diabetes

Journal article

Chronic kidney disease-induced insulin resistance: Current state of the field

This review will evaluate mechanisms responsible for chronic kidney disease-induced insulin resistance and therapies currently available [read more].
Dave N, Wu J, Thomas S. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 44. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1010-8

Get more on:  Diabetic complications | Type 1 diabetes | Type 2 diabetes

Patient case study

Atypical diabetes: Case study 4

Can you diagnose the atypical form of diabetes presented in our fourth patient case study? Test your knowledge with Editorial Board member, Jay Shubrook [read more].

Get more on: Other types of diabetes | Ketoacidosis

medwireNews

12-09-2022 | Medications | News

TriMaster data support ‘try before you choose’ for type 2 diabetes medications

Allowing people to try out medications for type 2 diabetes and choose their preferred one is a viable approach in the absence of a clear clinical indication, say the TriMaster investigators.

10-14-2022 | Dementia | News

Glitazone use linked to reduced dementia risk in type 2 diabetes

People aged 60 years or older receiving thiazolidinedione monotherapy for type 2 diabetes may have a lower risk for dementia than those taking metformin monotherapy, an observational study suggests.

09-29-2021 | EASD 2021 | Conference coverage | News

TriMaster supports precision medicine strategy for type 2 diabetes treatment intensification

Findings from the TriMaster trial suggest that stratification of people with type 2 diabetes based on clinical features may help to guide the choice of second- or third-line drug for those who require treatment intensification after metformin.

Themed collections

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05-22-2017 | Heart failure | Themed collection | Collection

Heart failure and diabetes mellitus

This collection provides an overview of the epidemiology, underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, screening, assessment and management of heart failure in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Journal articles and book chapters

08-17-2018 | Medications | Review | Article

Adjuvant pharmacotherapies to insulin for the treatment of type 1 diabetes

Tosur M, Redondo MJ, Lyons SK. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 79. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1041-1

06-22-2018 | Monogenic diabetes | Review | Article

Advances in the genetics of youth-onset type 2 diabetes

Todd JN, Srinivasan S, Pollin TI. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 57. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1025-1

06-15-2018 | Semaglutide | Article

Semaglutide s.c. once-weekly in type 2 diabetes: A population pharmacokinetic analysis

Carlsson Petri KC et al. Diabetes Ther 2018. doi: 10.1007/s13300-018-0458-5

06-14-2018 | Pioglitazone | Article

Pioglitazone use and risk of bladder cancer: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Mehtälä J et al. Diabetol Int 2018. doi: 10.1007/s13340-018-0360-4

Guidelines

Guidelines

A convenient single access point, providing diabetes professionals with links to a comprehensive set of clinical practice guidelines from a wide range of relevant organizations.

Downloadable slides

Slides

Downloadable PowerPoint slide sets containing a variety of high-quality images and illustrations from Springer Nature’s library of published figures.

In practice

Practice tips

Practical information, guidance, and helpful resources for diabetes healthcare providers. Comprised of practical approaches, case studies, and more.

Themed collections

Themed collections

Compendia of selected, recently published, free full-text journal and book content from Springer Nature and other publishers on a particular topic within diabetes management, as recommended by our Editorial Board.

Independent Medical Education

Independent Medical Education

Educational programs building upon the most current research and professional practice recommendations, with the aim of enabling more efficient diagnosis, optimizing treatment, and improving patient outcomes.