Scientists probe diabetes Drug's surprising cholesterol side effect

NCT ID NCT03269058

Summary

This study aimed to understand why some patients with type 2 diabetes experience an increase in 'bad' cholesterol when taking the medication dapagliflozin. It involved 28 participants who were randomly assigned to take either the drug or a placebo for six months. Researchers tracked how the body produces and clears cholesterol to learn how to better manage this potential side effect.

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Locations

  • CHU Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, 21079, France

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