When it comes to mood and functioning, older people with diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea do better than their younger counterparts, a recent study shows …
Type 2 Diabetes
More than 30 million Americans are living with type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance and insufficient insulin production. Learn about the signs and symptoms of this condition and get expert guidance on blood sugar monitoring, medication use, exercise, meal planning and more.
Ozempic Linked to Major Weight Loss in Obesity
PublishedThis injectable diabetes drug also appears to be very effective for weight loss in people without diabetes… Read More “Ozempic Linked to Major Weight Loss in Obesity”
Testosterone for Type 2 Diabetes?
PublishedA team of international researchers led by Paresh Dandona, MD, PhD, has discovered that type 2 diabetes can often be reversed by raising male patients’ testosterone levels… Read More “Testosterone for Type 2 Diabetes?”
Bariatric Surgery Can Be Long-Term Type 2 Diabetes “Cure”
PublishedA new study shows that gastric bypass and related surgeries can lead to long-term resolution of type 2 diabetes… Read More “Bariatric Surgery Can Be Long-Term Type 2 Diabetes “Cure””
Low-Carb Diets Lead to Greater Remission of Type 2 Diabetes
PublishedCompared with a standard diet, participants in studies who followed a low-carbohydrate diet had a higher rate of achieving blood glucose goals after six months… Read More “Low-Carb Diets Lead to Greater Remission of Type 2 Diabetes”
Gut Bacteria Composition Tied to Diabetes Risk
PublishedIn a large study, researchers found that the makeup of a person’s intestinal bacteria is closely tied to whether they have markers of several health conditions, including diabetes… Read More “Gut Bacteria Composition Tied to Diabetes Risk”
Good News About Finerenone
PublishedA new report indicates that finerenone has heart-protective effects in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes… Read More “Good News About Finerenone”
New Recall of Extended-Release Metformin Announced
PublishedFollowing several metformin recalls in 2020, the new year is seeing its first voluntary recall due to concerns about possible contamination… Read More “New Recall of Extended-Release Metformin Announced”
Chronic Kidney Disease Often Progresses Quickly With Diabetes
PublishedIn a new study, a sizable share of people diagnosed with diabetic kidney disease saw their condition worsen within just two years… Read More “Chronic Kidney Disease Often Progresses Quickly With Diabetes”
Metformin Recalls Exploded in 2020
UpdatedWhile many different extended-release metformin products were recalled in 2020, no immediate-release products have been recalled recently… Read More “Metformin Recalls Exploded in 2020”
Metformin Helps in Chronic Kidney Disease
PublishedA new study indicates metformin might play a role in helping people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease… Read More “Metformin Helps in Chronic Kidney Disease”
