NOTE – This is an archive post from the NPC and has not been updated since first publication. Therefore, some hyperlinks may no longer be working. Wilcox R, Kupfer S, Erdmann E. Effects of pioglitazone on major adverse cardiovascular events in high-risk patients with type 2 diabetes: Results from prospective pioglitazone clinical trial in macrovascular […]

NOTE – This is an archive post from the NPC and has not been updated since first publication. Therefore, some hyperlinks may no longer be working. Reports from the USA of potentially fatal haemorrhagic or necrotising pancreatitis increase concerns over the safety of exenatide Action Healthcare professionals should be alert for signs or symptoms of […]

NOTE – This is an archive post from the NPC and has not been updated since first publication. Therefore, some hyperlinks may no longer be working. Parving H-H, Persson F, Lewis JB et al. Aliskiren combined with losartan in type 2 diabetes and nephropathy. NEJM 2008;358:2433-46 Aliskiren reduces the mean urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio when added […]

NOTE – This is an archive post from the NPC and has not been updated since first publication. Therefore, some hyperlinks may no longer be working. Rao AD, Kuhadiya N, Reynolds K, et al. Is the combination of sulfonylureas and metformin associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease or all-cause mortality? A meta-analysis of […]

NOTE – This is an archive post from the NPC and has not been updated since first publication. Therefore, some hyperlinks may no longer be working. Krumholz HM, Lee TH. Redefining quality – Implications of recent clinical trials. Perspective article. New Engl J Med 2008;28:2537–9 Intensive strategies to achieve tighter blood glucose control do not […]

NOTE – This is an archive post from the NPC and has not been updated since first publication. Therefore, some hyperlinks may no longer be working. NICE Clinical Guideline 66: Type 2 diabetes: the management of type 2 diabetes (update) NICE has updated its guidance on the management of type 2 diabetes from 2002, incorporating […]

NOTE – This is an archive post from the NPC and has not been updated since first publication. Therefore, some hyperlinks may no longer be working. Weng J, Li Y, Xu W, et al. Effect of intensive insulin therapy on β-cell function and glycaemic control in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: a multicentre […]

NOTE – This is an archive post from the NPC and has not been updated since first publication. Therefore, some hyperlinks may no longer be working. Davies MJ, Heller S, Skinner TC, et al. Effectiveness of the diabetes education and self management for ongoing and newly diagnosed (DESMOND) programme for people with newly diagnosed type […]