A case-control study of patients with type 2 diabetes admitted with acute infection.

CONCLUSIONS: In patients with type 2 diabetes hospitalized with acute infection, metformin was not independently associated with AKI, since other antidiabetics were also significantly associated, indicating confounding by indication.
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Source: Journal of Nephrology - September 30, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Schytz PA, Nissen AB, Hommel K, Schou M, Nelveg-Kristensen KE, Torp-Pedersen C, Gislason GH, Gerds TA, Carlson N Tags: J Nephrol Source Type: research