Glimepiride: evidence-based facts, trends, and observations
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterized by insulin resistance and progressive β cell failure; therefore, β cell secretagogues are useful for achieving sufficient glycemic control. Glimepiride is a second-generation sulfonylurea that stimulates pancreatic β cells to release insulin. Additionally, i...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2012
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3448454/ |