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April 18, 2008: CME talk for doctors, Indian Medical Association |
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| Kottarakkara:Jothydev talks on ""Improving diabetes care: Tips, tools and
therapies" Dr.Hareendra Babu (President, IMA) introduced Dr.Jothydev Dr.Subbarayan (President), Dr.Venukumar etc., seen One Qtn & Answer: Dr.Shibu Eapen: Is there any equipotent dosages described with various sulfonyl ureas? Jothydev: No.However some SU like glibenclamide and gliclazide are more potent than glimepiride. Due to concerns over prevention of ischemic preconditioning it is better to avoid Glibenclamide in diabetes subjects, diabetes being recognised as a cardiovascular risk equivalent. Also it is better to administer optimal dosages rather than maximal dosages of SUs and add insulin earlier in the regimen. |
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