Double-blind, randomized, multicentre, and active comparator controlled investigation of the effect of Pioglitazone, Metformin, and the combination of both on cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes receiving stable basal insulin therapy: the PIOCOMB study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We analyzed specific effects of an add-on therapy with pioglitazone compared to metformin and their combination in patients with basal insulin treatment on biomarkers of CV risk.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>In this...
Main Authors: | Kleine Iris, Forst Thomas, Pfützner Andreas, Hanefeld Markolf, Fuchs Winfried |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-07-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
Online Access: | http://www.cardiab.com/content/10/1/65 |
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