Discontinuation of metformin in type 2 diabetes patients treated with insulin.

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Authors

M. G. Wulffelé · Ziekenhuis Bethesda

Adriaan Kooy

Philippe Lehert

D. Bets

J. A. J. OOM

Bob Borger van der Burg

A. J. M. Donker

Coen D.A. Stehouwer

Abstract

In type 2 diabetic patients treated with insulin plus metformin, glycaemic control can be maintained after discontinuation of metformin by increasing the DDI substantially (20 to 36%) during application of an intensified treatment protocol.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes Treatment and Management Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer Diabetes Management and Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 60, Issue 6, pp. 249-52

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