Making tiny changes to
existing diabetes treatments can alter how they interact with cells, and potentially make the medicines more effective.
Not exact matches
«Discovery of this mutation adds to the growing list of insights gained from genomic studies that can be used to develop new
treatments and customize
existing treatments for type 2
diabetes and related metabolic disorders,» Dr. Damcott says.
The study also looked at each patient's age, sex and
existing medical conditions, like high blood pressure, heart trouble or
diabetes, that require consideration during
treatments.
Drugs
exist for the
treatment of symptoms — pain relievers, for instance — but not for the condition itself, which can be caused by chemotherapy,
diabetes, traumatic injury, heredity and other conditions.
While it could become a complement to
existing treatments, many drugs for
diabetes are associated with risks and side effects including the possibility of kidney damage.
It may also be used for doctor appointments for
treatment of an
existing medical issue, such as
diabetes.