Source Citation

Chiasson JL, Josse RG, Gomis R, et al. Acarbose treatment and the risk of cardiovascular disease and hypertension in patients with impaired glucose tolerance: the STOP-NIDDM trial. JAMA. 2003;290:486-94. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12876091

Clinical Impact Ratings

GIM/FP/GP: 6 out of 7

Endocrinology: 6 out of 7

References

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