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FDA Approves Metformin For Some with Kidney Issues
A review of data suggests it’s safe for those with mild kidney impairment.
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Which Diabetes Treatment Works Best?
A recent review suggests metformin is the most popular for a reason, but newer drugs may challenge metformin’s market dominance.
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Lawsuits Allege Invokana, SGLT2 Drugs Unsafe
The FDA is also tracking possible side effects of this new class of Type 2 diabetes drugs.
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FDA Warns Canagliflozin Could Pose Amputation Risk
Regulators base this warning on a study that showed a slight increase of amputations in those taking Invokana and Invokamet.
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What Are Thiazolidinediones?
We take a closer look at a drug that helps combat insulin resistance. It comes with some risks, however.
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New Continuous Glucose Monitors for Type 2?
Medtronic wants to repurpose a blood sugar monitoring device to sell it directly to consumers.
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Metformin Deemed Safe for Most Medical Imaging
Radiologists previously thought the drug might up risk of kidney problems in procedures that involved injecting contrast.
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Living
9 Ways to Make Halloween Less Candy-Centered
And more fun. We offer tips for those watching their blood sugar levels.
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Metformin Might Cut Risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
A large study finds those taking the drug for four years or more saw their risk of being diagnosed with…
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Gila Monsters – A Secret Weapon Against Diabetes?
Researchers want to study the genes of this lizard, whose venom has yielded an important drug for treating Type 2…
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Retinopathy Slowed by Good Blood Sugar Control
A study finds the benefits can be long-lasting, but this treatment strategy also comes with risks.
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What Is Insulin Therapy?
This drug, which is often prescribed for people with Type 1 diabetes, is increasingly being prescribed for people with Type…
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A Glimpse Into Your Next Retinopathy Exam
A man with Type 2 diabetes walks readers through the process, with a few drops of humor.
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Sex and Type 2 Diabetes
An overview of how to have the sex life you want after a diabetes diagnosis.
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Metformin Deemed Safe for Most Medical Imaging
Radiologists previously thought the drug might up risk of kidney problems in procedures that involved injecting contrast.
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Can Metformin Increase Risk of Kidney Disease?
Researchers find it ups the risk when compared to another diabetes drug, but that risk still remains low.
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Researchers Find Sulfonylureas Don’t Pose a Cardiovascular Risk
A review finds this drug class is safe and effective, as well as cheap.
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Research
Misdiagnosing MODY Diabetes Can Accelerate Beta Cell Destruction
A new study reveals that treating people with MODY with some Type 2 treatments can curb natural insulin production.
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