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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Main Authors: Murray B Gordon, Kellie L Spiller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2017-05-01
Series:Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports
Online Access:https://www.edmcasereports.com/articles/endocrinology-diabetes-and-metabolism-case-reports/10.1530/EDM-17-0003