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Abstract
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that results from defects in both insulin secretion and insulin action. Over time, there is progressive beta-cell failure. Combination oral and insulin therapy aims at treating both the defects in underlying pathophysiology and replacing insulin once beta-cell failure has occurred. Combination therapy is routinely used in the management of diabetes to reduce hemoglobin A1c, weight gain, and the number of insulin injections a patient requires. This article examines the effects of combining various oral agents with insulin on glycemic control, hypoglycemia, weight gain, and nonglycemic benefits of these combinations.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 12643105 DOI: 10.1007/s11892-001-0021-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Diab Rep ISSN: 1534-4827 Impact factor: 4.810