Study: Cholesterol Drug Slashes Heart and Stroke Risks by 30% In Diabetic Women
A cholesterol-lowering drug cuts cardiovascular disease risks by 30-percent in women with type-2 diabetes.
Jardiance Approved by FDA to Treat Type 2 Diabetes
Jardiance (empagliflozin) tablets have been approved by the FDA as an addition to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetic adults.
Type 2 diabetics: Insulin and Other Medications May Do More Harm Than Good
For type 2 diabetics - especially those over age 50 - the negative impact of side effects like weight gain and burdens like frequent insulin shots trumps the benefits of drugs.
Diabetics Using Metformin and Insulin Have Higher Risk of Complications and Death Than Those...
Among diabetics who were receiving metformin, the addition of insulin compared with a certain class of antidiabetic drugs was associated with an increased risk of nonfatal cardiovascular outcomes and all-cause death.
Rate of Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Higher Among Patients with Long-Term Follow-up After...
In a study that included long-term follow-up of obese patients with type 2 diabetes, bariatric surgery was associated with more frequent diabetes remission and fewer complications than patients who received usual care.
Study Ties Sleep Apnea to Development of Diabetes
A new study has demonstrated a link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the development of diabetes.
Among Type 2 Diabetics: Large Increase in Insulin Use and Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Find out how much the use of insulin among patients with type 2 diabetes and out-of-pocket expenditures per prescription have increased.
Strong Link Between Depression and Early Death Among Diabetic Seniors
Studies have shown that diabetics have about twice the odds of suffering from depression, which further increases the risk of premature death and mortality risk.
Common Heart Drug’s Link to Diabetes Found by Researchers
Researchers may have found a novel way to suppress the devastating side effect of one of the worlds' most widely used drugs to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease.
Cause for 5-fold Increase in Type 2 Diabetes in Latino Population Identified
Researchers have identified a variant in the Latino population that was associated with a 5-fold increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes.
A New Strategy for Diabetes Treatment
Newly discovered compound slows the natural degradation of insulin in the body, opening the door to a potential new treatment for diabetes.
Metabolically Healthy Obesity: Exercise May Be the Key
Although obesity is a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease, some people who are overweight or obese are able to delay or avoid developing related key risk factors.
Novel Drug Target Linked to Insulin Secretion and Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
A signal that promotes insulin secretion and reduces hyperglycemia in a type 2 diabetes animal model is enhanced by the inhibition of a novel enzyme discovered by researchers.
FDA Alert: Shasta Technologies GenStrip Blood Glucose Test Strips May Report False Results. Discontinue...
GenStrips are advertised for use with the LifeScan OneTouch family of glucose meters. The affected test strips have been manufactured and distributed since March 2013 and are available through online retailers and retail pharmacies.
Study: Eating a High-Protein Breakfast Helps Women Maintain Glucose Control
A researcher has found that when women consumed high-protein breakfasts, they maintained better glucose and insulin control than they did with lower-protein or no-protein meals.
Diabetes Duration and Severity Associated with Brain Atrophy
Type 2 diabetes may be associated with brain degeneration, according to a new multicenter study.
