Metabolic syndrome and diabetes for the urologist

Authors

  • Neil E. Fleshner
  • Bimal Bhindi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.2314

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes has a number of know urological consequences. Epidemiologic and clinical data suggest a link between metabolic syndrome and prostatic diseases such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. Recent studies have identified metformin as a viable treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes and prostate cancer.

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Published

2014-08-11

How to Cite

Fleshner, N. E., & Bhindi, B. (2014). Metabolic syndrome and diabetes for the urologist. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 8(7-8), S159–61. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.2314

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Supplement-Review

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