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Inhaled insulin could work as well or better than injected insulin or insulin pumps, a new clinical trial says Many patients using inhaled insulin achieved better control of blood sugar levels, on average, than those using traditional insulin methods However, about a quarter of patients on inhaled insulin had their blood sugar levels worsen MONDAY, June 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Inhaled insulin could be a better option than injections or pumps for some patients with type 1 diabetes, a new clinical trial shows.

Inhaled Insulin Could Help Folks With Type 1 Diabetes Avoid Needles

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Investigated for Cancer Prevention Use

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a brand-name drug, while metformin is a generic drug. They’re both prescribed to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This article explains the main similarities and differences between Ozempic and metformin. If you’re considering taking one of these drugs, discussing this information with your doctor can help you decide whether one of these treatments may be right for you.

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Alcohol and diabetes: How to manage the dangers of alcohol, understanding the risks of hypoglycemia, and predicting the impact of drinking on blood sugar levels.

Diabetes and Alcohol: What You Need to Know

This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. Lingo is an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for people without diabetes who want to improve their metabolic health. Meanwhile, Libre Rio is a CGM for adults with type 2 who do not use insulin to manage their diabetes. Both sensors are...

FDA Clears Two New Abbott Over-the-Counter CGMs

Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is to a group of chronic conditions that affect your glucose (blood sugar) levels due to problems with the way your body produces or uses the hormone insulin. In rare cases, diabetes can lead to the complication bullosis diabeticorum, also known as diabetic blisters or diabetes bullae.

Diabetic Blisters: A Symptom of Mismanaged Diabetes?

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Managing blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health, especially for those diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes. High blood sugar can lead to various complications; however, with the right strategies, you can keep it under control. This article will guide you through effective ways to manage your blood sugar levels, offering practical tips and insights to help you stay healthy.

How to get your blood sugar level under control

Review the multiple uses of metformin. A recent article on the multiple uses of metformin brings up the important topic of repurposing medications.1 Repurposing has been around since the advent of modern medicine. One prominent example is the use of chlorpromazine (CPZ) as an antipsychotic.2 Chlorpromazine was first synthesized in 1951 as a potentiator of general anesthesia.2 The psychiatric benefits were found later by Henri Laborit, a surgeon in the French army. He was doing research with artificial hibernation in prevention of surgical shock.2 Laborit employed the drug as an adjunct to anesthetics.2 He observed that CPZ at doses of 50 mg to 100 mg produced a lowering of body temperature, sedation, and disinterest without loss of consciousness.2 He was able to persuade his colleagues in the military hospital in Paris to try CPZ in the treatment of one of their patients who was experiencing psychotic agitation.2 Laborit hypothesized that since cooling with water had been used to treat agitation in France, the drug would have a similar effect.2 The mechanism of action was not fully known, and it was thought that it worked in controlling agitation because of its cooling effect and induction of “artificial hibernation” in patients.2 The pharmacological mechanism was not fully understood until many years later and the way it has impacted the practice of psychiatry needs no introduction. These “happy accidents” in medicine have played a vital role in getting where we are right now compared with just 50 years ago. This begs the question, are we onto another “happy accident” with metformin? There is an accumulating body of evidence that metformin may have benefits in aging that are beyond its effect on glycemic control.3.

Metformin, Inflammation, the Gut Microbiome, and Health Span: Connecting the Dots

This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. Garlic has been used medicinally for thousands of years and has known anti-inflammatory benefits. A large review of nearly 30 studies showed eating garlic daily or taking a garlic supplement led to improvements in blood sugar and cholesterol levels. To...

Eating More Garlic Could Help Improve Your Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Levels

(HealthDay News) — Glucose lowering by metformin is greater when given before enteral glucose among patients with type 2 diabetes controlled by metformin monotherapy, according to a study recently published in Diabetologia. Cong Xie, PhD, from the University of Adelaide in Australia, and colleagues studied 16 participants with type...

Timing of metformin important in metformin-treated type 2 diabetes

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Recent research suggests that moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in the evenings could help maintain blood sugar levels in a healthy range.

When is it best to exercise in order to maintain healthy blood sugar levels?

Ohtuvayre is the first inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to be approved in 20 years. The FDA has approved Verona Pharma’s Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine) for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adult patients. Classified as a first-in-class selective dual inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 3 and 4 (PDE3 and PDE4), the treatment combines bronchodilator and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory effects in one molecule. According to the company, this marks the first time in 20 years that an inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action has been approved for COPD maintenance.1.

FDA Approves Verona’s Ohtuvayre for the Maintenance Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)—the new name for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)—and its more severe form, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), are responsible for a growing share of advanced liver disease. Linked to obesity and diabetes, fatty liver disease is increasingly recognized as a metabolic condition. Over...

Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

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A subtle sign of low intelligence is an inability to understand or appreciate complexity. People with low intelligence may have difficulty understanding abstract concepts or thinking outside the box. They may also be more likely to believe simplistic explanations or conspiracy theories.

12 Subtle Signs Of Low Intelligence

A 41-year-old Hispanic woman presents to her worksite clinic for an evaluation of acute onset polyuria and polydipsia. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes approximately 21 months earlier. The patient is overweight, with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, iron deficiency anemia, migraines, and chronic kidney disease with proteinuria. At...

Clinical Case Study: Atypical Presentation and Management of Latent Autoimmune Diabetes

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A brain aneurysm is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by a weakened or ballooning blood vessel in the brain. While many people may live with an unruptured brain aneurysm without experiencing any symptoms, a ruptured aneurysm can lead to a sudden and severe headache, often described as the worst headache of one's life. Understanding the types, symptoms, risk factors, and when to seek care is crucial for prompt diagnosis and treatment.Symptoms and Risk Factors: Unruptured brain aneurysms smaller than 5-6 millimeters often do not cause symptoms and are discovered incidentally during imaging tests for other conditions. However, when an aneurysm...

Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Symptoms and Advanced Treatment Options

A new study showed that the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy can help these patients slash their risk of complications and death.

Ozempic and Wegovy Slash Kidney Disease Risks in People With Diabetes

Diabetes drugs known as GLP-1 agonists are linked to a lower risk of dementia compared to other diabetes drugs known as sulfonylureas and DPP-4 inhibitors. As type 2 diabetes increases a person’s risk of dementia, the findings may help inform treatment options for patients with diabetes. The corresponding study was published in eClinicalMedicine.

Diabetes Drug Show Promise for Reducing Dementia Risk

(Reuters) - Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) on Friday said its popular weight-loss drug Zepbound helped resolve moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in up to 52% of patients in two late-stage trials. U.S.-based Lilly and Danish rival Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) are in a race to get their obesity drugs approved to...

Weight-loss drug Zepbound resolves sleep apnea in up to 52% of patients, Lilly says

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7 Participants in Type 1 Diabetes Cure Trial are Now Insulin-Free

Leading the way in the development of a functional cure for type 1 diabetes, Vertex Pharmaceuticals shared exciting progress from its Phase 1/2 clinical trial on...

7 Participants in Type 1 Diabetes Cure Trial are Now Insulin-Free

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