Diabetic retinopathy appears to be an independent risk factor for heart failure, new research suggests, which supports the belief that microvascular disease plays a role in the development of heart failure in diabetics. Reuters Health Information
In men with type 1 diabetes, intensive glycemic control does not appear to lead to a reduction in the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms, according to a study published in the April issue of Diabetes Care. Reuters Health Information
A combination of repaglinide and metformin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Expert Review of Endocrinology and Metabolism