A new oral drug for Type 2 diabetes, dapagliflozin, is said to aid diabetics who have problems controlling blood glucose levels through just using metformin .
A study of 534 people was conducted by researchers at Aston University in Birmingham, wherein the drug was used with metformin. It was discovered to enhance blood glucose control and reduce body weight, independent of insulin .
This study has uncovered the levels of safety and effectiveness of a fairly new kind of medication for those who are experiencing difficulties with glucose control with metformin.
This medication can assist Type 2 diabetics to control their blood glucose. It can also enable Type 2 diabetics to control their blood pressure as well as possible weight loss, which makes this medication an attractive proposition.
New Type 2 Diabetes Drug can Improve Blood Glucose Control
Tue, 29 Jun 2010
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