Diabetes drug showdown: which works better for Early-Stage patients?

NCT ID NCT03982381

First seen Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study compared two diabetes medications, dapagliflozin and metformin, in over 2,000 people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The goal was to see which drug better prevents serious complications like heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and eye problems. Participants were followed using national health records to track outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Uppsala University Hospital

    Uppsala, 75185, Sweden

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