Efficacy and safety of once-weekly basal insulin versus once-daily basal insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Xinxin Wang,
Wei Xiao,
Zhanpeng Liang
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Once-weekly insulin is expected to improve treatment compliance and durability and lead to better glycemic control. Several clinical trials on once-weekly insulin have recently been published. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy and safety of once-weekly insulin versus once-daily insulin in type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Methods:
The following databases were searched for studies: PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochran… Show more
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