Taking a diabetes medication to lower your risk of dementia seems like a big leap, but people with the condition are already at a higher risk of developing it. Here’s what you need to...
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Sulphonylureas are a class of oral medications that control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes by stimulating production of insulin.
The first-ever generic GLP-1 medication — a duplicate version of Teva Pharmaceuticals' Victoza — was launched on June 25. Doctors explain the potential benefits for diabetes patients.
Recommendations on medication use to treat diabetes depend upon the type of diabetes. Individuals with type 1 diabetes make little or no insulin and require daily insulin treatment to...
GLP-1 agonists are a class of medications that can help manage Type 2 diabetes and obesity. They’re often injection medications.
classes have this accumulative effect, including antidepressants known as SSRIs and SNRIs that affect levels of serotonin in the brain. Taking more than one serotonin-related medication...
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Several drug classes are indicated for use in type 2 diabetes and are often used in... Metformin is a first-line medication used for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is generally prescribed...
In the last 20 years, the number of approved agents and agent classes for management of type 2 diabetes has expanded significantly. This more robust armamentarium affords us the opportunity to util...