Transplantation and diabetes (Transdiab): a pilot randomised controlled trial of metformin in impaired glucose tolerance after kidney transplantation

Transplantation and diabetes (Transdiab): a pilot randomised controlled trial of metformin in impaired glucose tolerance after kidney transplantation

Abstract Background Post transplantation diabetes mellitus (PTDM) is a common and serious complication after renal transplantation with significant morbidity and mortality. Metformin has proven benefits in the general population and might be advantageous in the prevention and management of PTDM. Met...

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Main Authors: Basil Alnasrallah, Tze Liang Goh, Lai Wan Chan, Paul Manley, Helen Pilmore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Kidney transplantation
Diabetic kidney disease
Post transplant diabetes mellitus
Randomised control trial
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-019-1321-2

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