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Early Drug Regimen Helps Diabetics Later: Study

Study shows long-term benefits for rigorous initial treatment

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Sep 10, 2008 12:49 PM CDT

(Newser) – A new study pushes for early, rigorous drug treatment of diabetes, even in people diagnosed with reversible type 2, Reuters reports. Diabetics given an intense drug regimen soon after diagnosis reduce their risk of heart attacks and reap long-term benefits from that medical attention, even... Read full story »

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Early Drug Regimen Helps Diabetics Later: Study

Study shows long-term benefits for rigorous initial treatment

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