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ea0010oc8 | Reproduction, neuroendocrinology and diabetes | SFE2005

Twice-daily biphasic insulin aspart 30 plus metformin compared with once-daily insulin glargine in combination with glimepiride in type 2 diabetes

Kann P , Regulski|J##Medding M

In patients failing on oral antidiabetic (OAD) medication, insulin therapy is frequently started by adding basal or premixed insulin preparations to existing OADs. The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy and safety of two insulin analogue regimens in 255 patients (131 male; mean±SD age, 61.2±9.1 yrs) with type 2 diabetes. All patients gave written, informed consent; the study was approved by a local Ethical Committee and was performed in accordance with the ...