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Medications for type 2 diabetes

Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Key Takeaways Metformin is the first choice medicine for type 2 diabetes. Meglitinides can ...
A large McGill University study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes, both ...
If you have Type 2 diabetes or are worried about developing it, there are steps you can take to manage the condition and be ...
New evidence hints that statins may protect a wider range of people with type 2 diabetes than previously assumed. A major cohort study reports that statin therapy is linked to lower rates of death and ...
In particular, it’s been pretty common for a long time that people with type 1 diabetes take drugs that are only approved and labeled for type 2 diabetes. This is especially true for Metformin, the ...
A medical expert weighs in with practical, proven tips to help you achieve and maintain successful weight loss. Losing weight with type 2 diabetes can present unique challenges, but with the right ...
Background: In this randomized controlled trial in Israel, researchers examined whether a contingent discount as a financial ...
Across all income levels, bariatric surgery resulted in better diabetes control than GLP-1s or similar medications, a study ...
A voice-activated device reduces mental distress while improving quality of life, diabetes self-care, and glycemic control.
Diabetes, a metabolic disease, is on the rise worldwide, and over 90% of cases are type 2 diabetes, where the body does not ...
People with type 2 diabetes face a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems, according to the National Institutes of Health. These risks also differ between women and ...