Management of newly treated diabetes in Medicare beneficiaries with and without heart failure

ConclusionsPatients with HF were more likely to be initiated on insulin monotherapy than were patients without HF, who were more likely to be initiated on metformin. Studies of comparative effectiveness and safety are needed for DM treatment options in patients with comorbid HF.

Source: Clinical Cardiology - October 25, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lauren B. Cooper, Xiaojuan Mi, Robert J. Mentz, Jennifer B. Green, Kevin J. Anstrom, Adrian F. Hernandez, Lesley H. Curtis Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research