Pasireotide in an insulin-requiring diabetic acromegalic patient without worsening of hyperglycemia
Long-acting pasireotide is an effective treatment option for acromegaly, but it is associated with hyperglycemia, which could impact its use in patients with diabetes. We present a case of a 53-year-old man with acromegaly and type 2 diabetes mellitus (glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c): 7.5%), who refused...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2017-05-01
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Series: | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://www.edmcasereports.com/articles/endocrinology-diabetes-and-metabolism-case-reports/10.1530/EDM-17-0003 |