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The single pill could help type 2 diabetes patients manage their blood sugar more effectively…. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the filing of a New Drug Application (NDA) for empagliflozin plus immediate-release metformin hydrochloride fixed-dose combination, an investigational compound being studied for the treatment of adults …

Men with low testosterone have more than a 40% higher relative risk than men with normal testosterone…

No significant correlation found between rate of weight loss and rate of weight regain in obese patients…

Harvard stem cell researchers have announced that they have made a giant leap forward in the quest to find a truly effective treatment for type 1 diabetes, a condition that affects an estimated 3 million Americans at a cost of about $15 billion annually….

Exenatide twice daily shows similar glycemic control with weight loss and less hypoglycemia as compared to mealtime insulin… Some patients with advanced type 2 diabetes still do not achieve glycemic control with insulin glargine and metformin. Mealtime insulin lispro is often added on to the regimen but it is associated …

Frequent consumption of fried foods pre-pregnancy increases a woman’s risk for gestational diabetes… Gestational diabetes mellitus is not just a short-term perinatal outcome, but also long-term health complications in both the mothers and baby. The significance of diet and lifestyle is important in the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus in …

A fall in insulin dose requirement in patients with preexisting diabetes can lead to increased risk of placental dysfunction… Women with preexisting diabetes typically experience an increased need for insulin during the later stages of pregnancy due to an increase in insulin resistance during this time. A drop in insulin …

A supplemented Mediterranean diet can lead to metabolic syndrome reversal…. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by risk factors that increase an individual’s chances for cardiovascular disease. These risk factors include obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol and uncontrolled blood glucose. In addition to cardiovascular disease, those with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk …

Drinking grapefruit juice daily can lead to weight loss and help control blood glucose… Grapefruit juice is considered to be high in nutrients while remaining relatively low in calories when compared to other fruit juices. These diets often rely on daily low calorie commitment, which calls into question the true …

Use of blue LED light activates sulfonylureas… The use of sulfonylureas has long been an option for controlling type 2 diabetes. Their use is often associated with hypoglycemia and weight gain. A new technology seeks to minimize these side effects. Researchers are looking at a prototype sulfonylurea, JB253, which stimulates …