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Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione, significantly reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance and stabilizes beta-cell function, with a favorable cardiovascular safety profile compared to rosiglitazone.

Pioglitazone is a powerful drug that can prevent diabetes and protect pancreatic beta-cells in people with prediabetes. It is more effective than metformin in some studies but can cause weight gain and fluid retention. It is generally reserved for cases where other treatments fail or are not suitable, due to its side effect profile.

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Ежегодный уровень заболеваемости СД2 составил 2,1% в группе пиоглитазона и 7,6% – в группе плацебо... в отличие от росоглитазона, в исследовании TOSCA.IT было продемонстрировано, что пиоглитазон на протяжении 5 лет наблюдения не влиял на частоту сердечно-сосудистых исходов
В. В. Салухов et al. · Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council · 2019

Why this rating

Based on specific RCTs (Pioglitazone In Prevention Of Diabetes, TOSCA.IT) cited in the review.

Source

Modern aspects for preventive therapy of type 2 diabetes mellitus

В. В. Салухов et al. · Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council · 2019

DOI 10.21518/2079-701x-2019-4-6-13

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