Why treatment fails in type 2 diabetes

PLoS Med. 2008 Oct 28;5(10):e215. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0050215.

Abstract

Erik Renström and colleagues discuss a new mouse study that explores the mechanism behind the secondary failure of sulfonylurea treatment.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Mice
  • Sulfonylurea Compounds / therapeutic use*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Sulfonylurea Compounds