Tag: diabetes

Metformin as prevention in people taking antipsychotic medication

Zheng et al. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2015 Oct;35(5):499-509.
The effect of metformin on cardiovascular disease in people living without diabetes on long-term antipsychotic medication is unknown.

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Mediterranean diets in type 2 diabetes

Ajala O, et al. Am J Clin Nutr 2013; 97(3): 505-516
The Mediterranean diet appears to be as good as other diets at improving glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1610

Type 2 diabetes and increased risk for malaria

Danquah I, et al. Type 2 diabetes mellitus and increased risk for malaria infection. Emerg Inf Dis 2010; 16 (1): 1601-1604
There may be an association between type 2 diabetes and malaria infection.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1433

Severe hypoglycemia and risk of vascular events and death

Zoungas S, et al. Severe hypoglycemia and risk of vascular events and death. N Engl J Med 2010;363:1410-8
Severe hypoglycaemia is strongly associated with increased risk of vascular events and death (~ 350% ↑ risk).

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=206