Phase 3 trial finds oral empagliflozin provides safe glycemic control in children with type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body does not produce enough of the hormone insulin, which regulates blood sugar, while cells in the muscle, fat and digestive system simultaneously become less sensitive to it, absorbing less sugar from the blood stream. The condition results in high blood sugar levels, which over time can cause damage to the heart, nerves, eyes, and kidneys, as well as delay wound healing and diminish cognitive function. Controlling blood sugar (glycemic levels) through medication is critical to staving off these many complications.

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