Diagnosis and management of subclinical hypothyroidism in elderly adults: a review of the literature
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The estimated prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) in the general population is 3 to 8%. As the average age of the population in the United States and other countries continues to increase, the overall prevalence of SCH may also be expected to increase. Although
Saxagliptin: are we well informed about it?
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Saxagliptin is a modern strong and effective DPP-4 inhibitor which is used as a monotherapy or in double or triple combination with other oral hypoglycemic agents in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Treatment with saxagliptin do not increase the risk of hypoglycemia and
Glucose homeostasis in a healthy person under different conditions. The modern view
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Aim: to evaluate the glucose excursion in healthy volunteers under different conditions using continuous glucose monitoring (blinded mode). Materials and methods. There were 15 healthy volunteers taken part in investigation. The registration of glucose excursion under
Safety of insulin analogs during pregnancy: a meta-analysis
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Objective. The objective of this study was to assess the safety of four insulin analogs (aspart, lispro, glargine, and detemir) for the treatment of diabetes in pregnancy. Methods. We searched Embase, Pubmed, and the Cochrane Central Register for Controlled Trials database
Fenophibrate clinical effectiveness in oxidative stress correction for patients with diabetic neuropathy and type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Aims – to assess role of oxidative stress in the development of diabetic neuropathy and effectiveness of drug correction of this pathogenic factor with fenofibrate. Methods. 50 patients with type 2 diabetes were divided into two groups: n =22 (received 145 mg of
Factors affecting time of ulcers healing in diabetic foot patients
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Aims – to analyze the time of ulcers healing in diabetic foot patients treating in diabetic foot department of Moscow Endocrinology Dispenser and to determine factors influencing this process. Materials and methods. The time of ulcers healing treated in 2014 and
Insulin therapy of type 2 diabetes mellitus: effectiveness, safety and tolerability profile of Rinsulin R and Rinsulin NPH
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According to experts of the world Health organization, «diabetes – the epidemic is extremely complex by nature non-communicable diseases, often with tragic outcomes». The spread of diabetes mellitus (DM) worldwide is constantly increasing. Currently well