Newer Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonists, and DPP-4 inhibitors were all linked to a lower dementia risk, a new analysis shows… Read More “Newer Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Linked to Lower Dementia Risk”
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.
Few People With Type 2 Diabetes Take Newer Drugs They’re Eligible For
Only a small proportion of people with type 2 diabetes took SGLT2 inhibitors or GLP-1 agonists, a new report shows… Read More “Few People With Type 2 Diabetes Take Newer Drugs They’re Eligible For”
Low-Carb Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Premature Death in Type 2 Diabetes
A new study shows that this dietary pattern may reduce the risk of dying from cancer or cardiovascular disease… Read More “Low-Carb Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Premature Death in Type 2 Diabetes”
Bariatric Surgery Reduces Prescription Drug Costs
Health insurance providers benefited heavily from the cost savings, according to a new analysis… Read More “Bariatric Surgery Reduces Prescription Drug Costs”
Adding Metformin to Insulin Doesn’t Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes
A number of different outcomes were not significantly better when this oral drug was added to an insulin regimen… Read More “Adding Metformin to Insulin Doesn’t Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes”
Taking Statins Linked to Lower Hip Fracture Risk in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
These cholesterol-lowering drugs may offer benefits when it comes to fracture risk, a new study suggests… Read More “Taking Statins Linked to Lower Hip Fracture Risk in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes”
Kidney Disease With Protein in Urine Linked to Foot Ulcer Risk in Type 2
Whether or not people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease had a higher foot ulcer risk was linked to albumin in their urine, a new study shows… Read More “Kidney Disease With Protein in Urine Linked to Foot Ulcer Risk in Type 2”
Testosterone Therapy May Improve Measures in Men With Prediabetes
For men with low testosterone and prediabetes, testosterone treatment may help improve body measurements… Read More “Testosterone Therapy May Improve Measures in Men With Prediabetes”
Giving Birth to Larger Baby Linked to Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Women who gave birth to babies with a higher birth weight were more likely to develop type 2 diabetes in the future, a new study shows… Read More “Giving Birth to Larger Baby Linked to Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk”
Diabetes Drug Pioglitazone May Help Protect Against Dementia
A new study shows that adults with diabetes who took this drug were less likely to develop dementia… Read More “Diabetes Drug Pioglitazone May Help Protect Against Dementia”
