Studies Compare Types of Insulin for Reducing Episodes of Low Blood Sugar for Patients with Type 1 or 2 Diabetes
22 Jul, 2017 | 21:21h | UTCStudies Compare Types of Insulin for Reducing Episodes of Low Blood Sugar for Patients with Type 1 or 2 Diabetes – The JAMA Network (free commentary)
Original article 1: Effect of Insulin Degludec vs Insulin Glargine U100 on Hypoglycemia in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes: The SWITCH 1 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Original article 2: Effect of Insulin Degludec vs Insulin Glargine U100 on Hypoglycemia in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: The SWITCH 2 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Lower rates of hypoglycemia in patients treated with insulin degludec – 2 Minute Medicine (free) AND Insulin Degludec Tied to Fewer Hypoglycemic Episodes Than Insulin Glargine – Physician’s First Watch (free)