Type II diabetes, an epidemic fuelled by an unrelenting rise in obesity and sedentary behaviors, is a major risk factor for both micro- and macrovascular disease. An array of new treatments have recently come to trial with the aim of improving glycemic control and reducing disease complications. But lingering doubts remain regarding the cardiovascular implications […]
Category: Type II diabetes
Empagliflozin reduces cardiovascular mortality in Type 2 Diabetics
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing rapidly and represents a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Although glycemic control has been shown to reduce microvascular complications, the effect of glycemic control on macrovascular disease is more limited. Furthermore, some glucose lowering drugs have been associated with worse cardiovascular outcomes. Accordingly, ensuring the cardiovascular […]