Short-term insulin therapy at the time of diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes leads to better glycemic control and improved beta cell function
Background: Impaired insulin secretion and insulin resistance are the underlying pathophysiological defects in Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) that lead to hyperglycaemia. The β-cell defect in T2DM is usually progressive, leading to eventual β-cell exhaustion and dependence on insulin. It is known that gluco...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Diabetology |
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Online Access: | http://www.journalofdiabetology.org/article.asp?issn=2078-7685;year=2019;volume=10;issue=3;spage=97;epage=101;aulast=Madnani |