Articles on endocrinology

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Endocrinology

Tirzepatide for diabetes and obesity: efficacy and mechanism of action

Marina Virko  Reviews — 1  8 minutes
Tirzepatide for diabetes and obesity: efficacy and mechanism of action

Tirzepatide (branded Munjaro) improves blood sugar metabolism in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. It is able to reduce body weight by up to 26.6% on average.

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Endocrinology

Novel diabetes medications and their role in reducing excess weight

Marina Virko  Reviews — 6  8 minutes
Novel diabetes medications and their role in reducing excess weight

New generation antidiabetic drugs, which appeared on the market relatively recently, are rightfully considered a breakthrough in the treatment of this widespread and dangerous disease. At the same time, they are not only able to regulate blood sugar levels, but also to fight the frequent "companion" of diabetes - obesity.

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Endocrinology

Diabetes mellitus and pancreatic diseases: diagnostic errors

Marina Virko  Reviews — 3  7 minutes
Diabetes mellitus and pancreatic diseases: diagnostic errors

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common conditions. There are several forms of the disease, differing in cause and course, although in the background is always a disorder of glucose metabolism in the body. 

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