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Initiation of therapy with sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes mellitus is not associated with an increased risk for urinary tract infection events compared with initiation of other second-line antidiabetic medications

SGLT-2 Inhibitor Use Not Linked to Increased Risk for UTI Events

Findings seen in propensity-matched cohorts versus receipt of DPP-4 inhibitors or GLP-1 agonists
Metformin use may promote a survival benefit in individuals with post-pancreatitis diabetes mellitus

Metformin May Cut Mortality Risk in Post-Pancreatitis Diabetes

Survival benefit not seen with ever use of metformin for pancreatic cancer-related diabetes
For adults with type 2 diabetes initiating second-line antidiabetic medications (ADM)

Second-Line Antidiabetic Meds May Impact Cardiovascular Risk

Cardiovascular risk increased with sulfonylureas and basal insulin versus newer classes of ADM
For older adults

DPP-4I Not Tied to Increased Risk of Acute Pancreatitis in Seniors

Among adults with heart disease, risk increased with DPP-4I versus thiazolidinedione not sulfonylureas
Children exposed to metformin in utero have an increased risk of being overweight at age 4 years

Exposure to Metformin In Utero Ups Risk of Being Overweight

Findings among children of women with polycystic ovary syndrome on metformin during pregnancy
In women with type 2 diabetes

No Link Found for Metformin or Statins and Ovarian Cancer

Findings based on a Finnish study involving a national cohort of women with type 2 diabetes
Antidiabetes treatment discontinuation rates are higher for obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery

Bariatric Surgery Linked to Discontinuing Diabetes Meds

Six-year antidiabetes treatment initiation rate also much lower after bariatric surgery
Dasiglucagon is well tolerated and is associated with an early pharmacodynamic response similar to that of GlucaGen for severe hypoglycemia

Dasiglucagon Well Tolerated for Severe Hypoglycemia

Early pharmacodynamic response similar to that of GlucaGen, with longer lasting effects plasma glucose
There is considerable variation in adherence across medication classes for the treatment of type 2 diabetes

Adherence to T2DM Treatment Varies Across Medication Classes

Adherence better for sulfonylureas and thiazolidinediones compared with metformin
For individuals with type 2 diabetes

Fat Intake Influences HbA1c-Lowering Effect in DPP4i Therapy

Saturated fat intake is significantly correlated with change in HbA1c during DPP4i monotherapy