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

Halis Akturk, MD, offers an overview of the growing prevalence and dangers associated with cannabis use among patients with type 1 diabetes. Despite medical cannabis in the US dating back more than 3 decades, the legalization movement in the last decade means millions and millions of US adults now have access to cannabis, for both medical and recreational purposes.

What to Know About Cannabis Use and Diabetes, with Halis Akturk, MD

Over 36 months in this study, the cumulative incidence of NAION was significantly higher in those prescribed semaglutide (8.9%) than those on a non-GLP-1 receptor agonist (1.8%). Photo: People.com/CNN. Click image to enlarge. Since the 2017 FDA approval of semaglutide to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, the use of...

Popular Type 2 Diabetes Drug Associated with Increased Risk of NAION

T3D reveals a significant relationship between brain dysfunction and glucose levels, a critical factor in AD. Insufficient glucose levels can lead to an aggressive decline in insight, judgment, memory, and reasoning. Limited research reveals a link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes. Additional research is needed to understand...

What Is Type 3 Diabetes?

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

(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

Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare disorder in which the body cannot properly regulate fluids. It is not related to the more common diabetes mellitus, in which the body cannot properly regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels. People with DI have a higher-than-usual urine output. This article will explore the symptoms...

Diabetes Insipidus: Another Chronic, But Different, Type of Diabetes

New York City, NY

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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. What just happened? While there are many therapies available to treat diabetes, none have proven to completely reverse this disease. That may change as research from the Mount Sinai Health System and the City of Hope continues to progress. Researchers from these institutions have demonstrated a treatment that increases human insulin-producing beta cells in vivo for the first time, normalizing glucose levels in diabetic mice models. "It's very exciting to be close to seeing this novel treatment used in patients," said one of the researchers. "There is nothing like this available to patients right now."

New drug reverses diabetes in mice, boosting insulin-making cells by 700%

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Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

MONDAY, July 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Fewer than one-quarter of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) receive recommended chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening, according to a study published online June 26 in JAMA Network Open. Daniel Edmonston, M.D., from the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North...

Few With Type 2 Diabetes Receive Guideline-Recommended CKD Screening

Adults prescribed semaglutide were more likely to develop nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy than those using non-GLP-1 medications. More studies are needed to determine causality. Adults with diabetes or obesity using semaglutide may have an increased risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, a common form of optic neuropathy, according...

Adults prescribed semaglutide may have increased risk for form of optic neuropathy

If you are living with diabetes, you may already know you are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who have diabetes are twice as likely to have cardiovascular disease. What you may not know is that it is important for someone with diabetes to maintain low LDL cholesterol because your blood LDL cholesterol level is a contributing factor to cardiovascular disease.

Statins: A Powerful Ally for People Living with Diabetes

Boston, MA

Prescriptions with semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Novo Nordisk) are FDA approved to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, respectively. Boston researchers led by first author Jimena Tatiana Hathaway, MD, MPH, reported that there is a potential risk of the development of non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION)1 associated with prescriptions for semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Novo Nordisk). Prescriptions with semaglutide are FDA approved to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, respectively.

Study finds potential link between semaglutide and risk of non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy

Tennessee State

Flour, Eggs and Yeast

We all know that bacon has a cult following, and it is very common to hear bacon makes everything better in everyday life. While bacon is rarely known for health benefits, it is a good idea to check your labels as this public notice deals with potentially serious side effects from sodium nitrate levels that exceed regulation limits.

Bacon Recalled Due to Extreme Sodium Nitrite Levels

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes can both significantly impact pulmonary health, highlighting the need for early detection and intervention. A new paper has highlighted the significant impact of type 2 diabetes on pulmonary health, particularly pulmonary vascular dysfunction and fibrosis. According to the review published in Frontiers in Endocrinology, this...

How Diabetes Impacts Pulmonary Vascular Dysfunction and Fibrosis

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Reviewed by Ivy Kwong, LMFTReviewed by Ivy Kwong, LMFTIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are two chronic gastrointestinal disorders that share some overlapping symptoms, like abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. While IBS and IBD have similar symptoms and acronyms, they are two distinct conditions with different underlying causes and treatment approaches. IBS is a functional disorder, meaning it affects how the intestines work but doesn't cause inflammation. IBD is an inflammatory disease that damages the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. In the United States, IBS affects between 25-45 million people, and IBD affects more than 3 million people.Symptoms of IBS vs....

What Is the Difference Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

A recent study highlights the association between diabetes and complications from urogynecologic mesh implants, emphasizing the need for further research on glycemic control in affected patients. There is a link between diabetes and altered long-term inflammatory response in complicated mesh implantation, according to a recent study published in the American...

Diabetes linked to altered long-term inflammatory response in mesh implantation

Researchers based in China conducted a post-hoc study of people with a prediabetes diagnosis. People often receive a diagnosis of prediabetes before developing type 2 diabetes, and sometimes people can avoid type 2 diabetes with interventions. The researchers reviewed more than 30 years of data for people following their prediabetes...

Delaying diabetes for 4 years via lifestyle changes lowers heart disease, death risk

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

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When it comes to grocery shopping, consumers often debate the prices at different stores. In North Carolina, two chains are particularly known for their higher prices:. Locations: 16 across North Carolina, predominantly in larger cities like Charlotte and Raleigh.

North Carolina Is Home To Two Of The Most Expensive Grocery Stores in America

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Diabetes Dialogue: CATALYST Trial and Hypercortisolism in T2D, with John Buse, MD, PhD

In this episode, John Buse, MD, PhD, discusses the background, expected prevalence, reaction to results, and the importance of the second part of the CATALYST trial....

Diabetes Dialogue: CATALYST Trial and Hypercortisolism in T2D, with John Buse, MD, PhD

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