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Efficacy of Statins in children with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Dyslipidemias in children with Diabetes Mellitus is reported to be around 18%. However, the use of statins in children is controversial. Diabetic patients are at increased risk of developing heart and renal diseases. Complications develop in diabetic patients after around ten to fifteen years. Children with type 1 diabetes mellitus are more difficult to manage....

July 8, 2018 · 4 min read

Diet&Drugs

Dapagliflozin launched in Pakistan

Dapagliflozin is a drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Since long been in trials, it is a newer addition to the oral medications used in diabetes mellitus. Various companies have started marketing it in Pakistan. This is a very good news for patients who have failed to control their blood sugars...

July 7, 2018 · 4 min read