Type 2 diabetes is a form of diabetes characterized by high blood sugar (glucose), insulin resistance, and a decrease in insulin production. For some people, type 2 diabetes can be managed with ...

Metformin is particularly effective for people with diabetes or prediabetes who have obesity and have difficulty managing their blood sugar through lifestyle changes alone. Metformin is a widely used ...

Credit: Getty Images Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide patients with an overview for type 2 diabetes medications that also induce weight loss. Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide clinicians with ...

Diabetes is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Around 33 percent of adults with diabetes also have CKD. When diabetes causes CKD, its sometimes called diabetic kidney disease.

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff [email protected] Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic, life-altering condition affecting more than 35 million Americans. The disease occurs when a person’s ...

Three independent, preliminary research studies have found that new Type 2 diabetes and weight-loss medications are often not prescribed or provided to patients as needed. One study of adults who had ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Physicians have hesitated to prescribe GLP-1RA medications, such as those with brand names of Ozempic and Victoza, to patients with a history of pancreatitis because it was believed ...

Medicare Part D spending on diabetes drugs increased 364% from 2019 to 2023, driven by GLP-1 and SGLT-2 inhibitors. Metformin spending decreased by 5%, contrasting with the surge in other diabetes ...

Most newly treated patients with type 2 diabetes exhibit suboptimal medication persistence, which is associated with higher risk of hospitalization and increased medical costs. Objectives: Medication ...

Stem cell therapy is an emerging treatment for type 2 diabetes. Although it’s not yet FDA-approved in the United States, it is a rapidly expanding and promising field of research. Stem cells are ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Among hospitalized adults with type 2 diabetes from 2015 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Physicians have hesitated to prescribe GLP-1RA medications, such as those with brand names of Ozempic and Victoza, to patients with a history of pancreatitis because it was believed ...