Columbus, OH

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

This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. Self-advocacy is important before having surgery with diabetes – be sure to ask questions about your diabetes management before, during, and after your procedure. Some diabetes medications, like SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists, may need to be stopped up...

Having Surgery With Diabetes

When Usher isn't on stage belting ballads and putting on a show, he's doing all that he can to support his family's health, especially his child who has Type 1 diabetes. "My child was diagnosed at six [years old]," says the mega-star, who recently partnered with Beyond Type 1, an advocacy group for diabetes awareness.

Usher says early detection could have better prepared his family for a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis—97% of caregivers agree

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?

Managing diabetes can be challenging, but technology has made it significantly easier for many people. One such technological advancement is the insulin pump, a device that delivers insulin continuously to help manage blood sugar levels. This article will explore the essentials of having an insulin pump, including how it works, its benefits and drawbacks, and what you need to consider before getting one.

What you should know about having an insulin pump

It is well known that patients with diabetes are at increased risk for cardiac events, but I am unclear as to what warrants a workup for cardiac disease in this population (e.g., a cardiac stress test) except in instances where patients report such symptoms as angina or dyspnea. Given that...

Cardiac workup for patients  with diabetes 

San Diego, CA

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a global study demonstrating the potential of tirzepatide, a drug known to manage type 2 diabetes, as the first effective drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients diagnosed with obesity. The results, published in the June 21, 2024 online edition of New England Journal of Medicine, highlight the treatment’s potential to improve the quality of life for millions worldwide affected by OSA.

Diabetes Drug Tirzepatide Shows Promise as First Effective Therapy for Sleep Apnea in Obese Patients

ORLANDO — Adults with type 2 diabetes experienced a reduction in HbA1c within 3 months of starting continuous glucose monitoring, regardless of insulin therapy, a presenter reported at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions. In findings from a retrospective analysis of data from the Optum Market Clarity database, adults...

Sustained reduction in HbA1c for adults with type 2 diabetes after starting CGM

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Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MDMedically reviewed by Stella Bard, MDAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that primarily affects the joints and bones at the base of the spine. It leads to pain and stiffness that can significantly impair daily activities. It can also affect other body areas, including the eyes, heart, and lungs.AS affects about 1% of people. While there's no cure, self-care strategies like regular exercise, a nutritious diet, and stress management can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.Engage in Regular ExerciseResearch has shown that a combination of aerobic, strength, stretching, and balancing exercises...

Ankylosing Spondylitis Self-Care Strategies

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

California State

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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.

Still Need Your Landline?

Santa Monica, CA

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Data cited in 2022 suggested that greater than one in five individuals who have diabetes don’t know it. “Patients may have no symptoms at all when their sugars are only slightly elevated,” says Sarah Rettinger, MD, FACE, a board-certified endocrinologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.

“Here’s How I Knew I Had Diabetes”: One Patient in “Perfect” Health Shares Their By-Chance Discovery

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About 1 in 4 people (24%) with tough-to-treat Type 2 diabetes have elevated cortisol levels, researchers found.

Cortisol appears to play role in tough-to-treat diabetes

Study results highlight the impact of continuous glucose monitoring on glucose control and HbA1c improvements in patients with type 2 diabetes, regardless of treatment regimen. Findings from a recent study are calling attention to the significant impact of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) on glucose control in patients with type 2...

CGM Linked to HbA1c Improvements in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes, Regardless of Insulin Use

Orlando, FL

People with diabetes revealed how conversations around diabetes-related complications made them feel in a diaTribe and dQ&A study presented at ADA. Participants reported that kidney and eye complications as well as amputations were the complications that caused the most fear. Those surveyed also stressed that these discussions could be improved...

Can We Make Conversations About Diabetes Complications Less Scary?

Medical News Today

Researchers are reporting that the drug metformin is as safe as insulin for women with diabetes who are pregnant for both them and their child

Metformin may be as safe as insulin to treat diabetes during pregnancy

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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Managing glucose levels is crucial for maintaining overall health, but many people are unaware of the joint pains associated with glucose health issues. These pains can range from mild discomfort to severe, life-altering conditions. Understanding these pains, their causes, and how to manage them is essential for anyone with glucose-related health problems.

Common pains linked to glucose health issues

All 3 participants who have follow-up of at least 1 year have met the endpoint so far. Data continue to support VX-880 (Vertex Pharmaceuticals)’s potential to eliminate or reduce the need for insulin use in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D).1. Updated data from the phase 1/2 FORWARD trial...

Vertex’s Diabetes Cell Therapy on Track to Meet Endpoint of Eliminating Severe Hypoglycemic Events

Diabetes mellitus is a prevalent medical disorder. It is often accompanied with systemic adverse sequelae, such as wound healing alterations, which may affect osseointegration of dental implants. The use of dental implants in patients with diabetes mellitus remains controversial because altered bone healing around implants has been reported. The purpose of this study was to present 1-year clinical outcomes of 23 implants placed in 10 patients with well-, or moderately well, controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus.

One-Year Clinical Outcome of Dental Implants Placed in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Series

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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support: A Person-First Approach

Diabetes self-management education and support programs are taught by multidisciplinary healthcare teams trained to help people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes set, reach, and...

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support: A Person-First Approach

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