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Beta-cell Function

The role of preserved beta-cell function in predicting remission outcomes for type 2 diabetes patients.

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Jan 16, 2026
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What are the long‑term remission rates after short‑term intensive insulin therapy and which patients benefit most?

Short‑term intensive insulin therapy (SIIT)—typically 2–4 weeks of continuous subcutaneous infusion or multiple daily injections—induces drug‑free glycemic remission in a large minority of newly diagn...

Jan 9, 2026

Which patient characteristics best predict successful, durable remission of type 2 diabetes with non‑surgical interventions?

Younger patients with shorter known diabetes duration, lower baseline HbA1c and a low requirement for glucose‑lowering medications (especially absence of insulin or sulfonylureas) have the highest pro...