SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin could be a new treatment for children with type 2 diabetes: lancet

Published Date: 04 Mar 2023

United States: Empagliflozin could be a new treatment option for children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes, with phase 3 clinical trials showing...

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