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Easing Depression Can Bring Longer Life to People With Diabetes

Easing Depression Can Bring Longer Life to People With Diabetes

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Diabetes News WEDNESDAY, July 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Treating depression may have an added benefit for people with diabetes — longer life. A large new study from Taiwan found that antidepressants cut the risk of dying during the study period by more than one-third for people with diabetes and […]

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Glycemic index: Everything you need to know

Glycemic index: Everything you need to know

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Diabetes: Some antidepressants reduce death risk

Diabetes: Some antidepressants reduce death risk

Depression and diabetes are two major causes of early death — particularly when they co-occur. Researchers have found that taking certain antidepressants may reduce mortality risk. Certain antidepressants are linked with lower death rates among people with diabetes and depression. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death worldwide. According to the American Diabetes Association, […]

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metformin and sitagliptin (Janumet)

metformin and sitagliptin (Janumet)

What is metformin and sitagliptin? What is Janumet used for? Janumet is a combination of two drugs, metformin and sitagliptin, that are used for reducing blood glucose (sugar) levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The FDA approved Janumet in March 2007. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It limits blood glucose levels […]

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New food supplement made from bacteria fights metabolic syndrome

New food supplement made from bacteria fights metabolic syndrome

Scientists have now confirmed what they previously tested in mice: the benefits of a bacterium for cardiometabolic health. In a new study, a food supplement containing Akkermansia muciniphila improved metabolic markers in people with prediabetes and at risk of cardiovascular conditions. New research suggests that taking dietary supplements that contain a certain type of bacteria […]

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SGLT2 Inhibitors (Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2)

SGLT2 Inhibitors (Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2)

What are SGLT2 inhibitors? SGLT2 (sodium-glucose co-transporter 2) inhibitors are prescription oral medications used to treat type 2 diabetes. What generic and brand names of SGLT2 inhibitors are available in the US? Brand and generic names of SGLT2 inhibitors and combination products that contain SGLT2 inhibitors include: canagliflozin (Invokana) canagliflozin/metformin (Invokamet) canagliflozin/metformin extended release (Invokamet […]

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insulin glargine (Lantus)

insulin glargine (Lantus)

What is insulin glargine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Insulin glargine is a bioengineered (man-made) injectable form of long-acting insulin that is used to regulate sugar (glucose) levels in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Individuals with type 1 diabetes do not produce insulin on their own; and individuals with type 2 […]

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Medtronic Recalls Some Insulin Pumps as FDA Warns They Could Be Hacked

Medtronic Recalls Some Insulin Pumps as FDA Warns They Could Be Hacked

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Diabetes News FRIDAY, June 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that some high-tech insulin pumps made by Medtronic are being recalled for potential cybersecurity risks that could leave them vulnerable to hacking. “An unauthorized person with special technical skills and equipment could potentially […]

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sitagliptin (Januvia)

sitagliptin (Januvia)

What is sitagliptin? What is sitagliptin used for? Sitagliptin is an oral drug that reduces blood sugar (glucose) levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. Sitagliptin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise. Sitagliptin should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis, as it […]