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Type 2 diabetes in the News
First drug approved for diabetes prevention
Glucophage SR (sustained-release metformin) has gained new approval for use in preventing diabetes.
New combination tablet for type II diabetes
Qtern contains a fixed-dose combination of saxagliptin and dapagliflozin for use in type II diabetes inadequately controlled by metformin and/or a sulfonylurea plus saxagliptin or dapagliflozin.
Renal impairment warnings relaxed for metformin products
Metformin-containing products can now be used in patients with moderate renal impairment following a review of the evidence by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
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