Improvement in Glycemic Control of Type 2 Diabetes After Successful Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus

CONCLUSIONS
DAA-based eradication of HCV is associated with improved glycemic control in patients with diabetes as evidenced by decreased mean HbA1c and decreased insulin use. These endocrine benefits of SVR provide additional justification for considering antiviral treatment in all patients with diabetes.

Source: Diabetes Care - August 22, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Hum, J.; Jou, J. H.; Green, P. K.; Berry, K.; Lundblad, J.; Hettinger, B. D.; Chang, M.; Ioannou, G. N. Tags: Integrated Physiology-Liver Clinical Care/Education/Nutrition/Psychosocial Research Source Type: research