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Insulin glargine vs NPH insulin: AEs other than hypoglycaemia (1) SAE (2) Overall AE (3) AE leading to discontinuation

Insulin glargine showed no clear difference in AEs other than hypoglycaemia (1) SAE (2) Overall AE (3) AE leading… compared with NPH insulin (moderate certainty).

What each review found

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FindingEffectStudiesGRADE certainty
Insulin glargine vs NPH insulin
AEs other than hypoglycaemia (1) SAE (2) Overall AE (3) AE leading to discontinuation
Insulin glargine showed no clear difference in AEs other than hypoglycaemia (1) SAE (2) Overall AE (3) AE leading… compared with NPH insulin (moderate certainty).
(Ultra‐)long‐acting insulin analogues versus NPH insulin (human isophane insulin) for adults with type 2… (2020) · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 0.98 [0.87, 1.1]1 study · 13 participantsModerate

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The reviews

ReviewSearched up toIncluded studiesAMSTAR 2
(Ultra‐)long‐acting insulin analogues versus NPH insulin (human isophane insulin) for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
Not reportedlist not extracted yetNot assessed

Studies behind the findings

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