Ugeskrift for laeger
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Jun 2011
Review Comparative Study[Weight reducing and glucose reducing effects of liraglutide treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes].
Treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 analogues including liraglutide is a new treatment option for patients with type 2 diabetes. Treatment with liraglutide decreases HbA1c by 1-2%, and additionally liraglutide has a reducing effect on weight, lipids and blood pressure. ⋯ The risk of major hypoglycaemic episodes is minimal. Long term data on treatment and adverse events with liraglutide are still lacking.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Jun 2011
Review[Oxygen therapy in exercise-induced hypoxemia improves physical capacity and reduces dyspnea in patients with COPD].
Many chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients suffer from dyspnoea and reduced physical abilities. Some of the patients exhibit desaturation during physical exercise. ⋯ Yet it is not possible to draw a clear conclusion regarding the effects of more prolonged (weeks) treatment. The studies are in general small and of poor methodological quality.