Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Insulin degludec (IDeg) is a new-generation insulin that forms soluble multi-hexamers after s.c. injection, resulting in ultra-long duration of action.Objective: We investigated the efficacy of glycemic control and safety on Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes who treated temporarily with IDeg or glargine and achieved target glucose level.Research design and methods: Ten Japanese subjects with type 2 diabetes (male...

Introduction: Diabetic patients with limited exercise during orthopedic perioperative period tend to gain weight, and their glycemic control frequently deteriorates. However, temporary insulin therapy has a risk of hypoglycemia. To investigate the efficacy and safety of perioperative liraglutide therapy, we performed a retrospective case analysis.Research design and methods: Twenty one Japanese patients with T2DM (male/female; 9/12, Age; 68.2±14.7 y...