Evidence Question
Do Sulfonylureas lower HbA1c?
Related to: SulfonylureasShort answer
Sulfonylureas may lower HbA1c.
Evidence at a glance
- Evidence strength
- Strong Evidence
- Supporting research
- 7 studys
- Randomized trials
- 7 trials
- Evidence updated
- Mar 2014
Why do we say this?
Across 7 randomized trials, findings are consistent and showed an effect on HbA1c with Sulfonylureas.
Explore the evidence
Supporting research
7 published studys
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