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What can cause dizziness when waking up?

What can cause dizziness when waking up?

Occasionally waking up dizzy is usually not a cause for concern. Possible causes of regular morning dizziness can include dehydration, ear infections, low blood pressure, and medication side effects. Most people experience dizziness from time to time. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 15 percent of adults in the […]

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Type 2 diabetes: Work stress may raise risk in women

Type 2 diabetes: Work stress may raise risk in women

A new review featuring in the European Journal of Endocrinology suggests that a stressful work environment may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women. A stressful work environment may increase the likelihood of type 2 diabetes in women, suggests new research. More than 100 million people in the United States have diabetes […]

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exenatide (Byetta)

exenatide (Byetta)

What is exenatide, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Exenatide is an injectable drug that reduces the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is used for treating type 2 diabetes. Exenatide belongs in a class of drugs called incretin mimetics because these drugs mimic the effects of incretins. Incretins, such as […]

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Which Type of Exercise Might Lower Your Diabetes Risk?

Which Type of Exercise Might Lower Your Diabetes Risk?

Latest Diabetes News MONDAY, March 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Boosting your muscle strength could help ward off type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Even moderate amounts of resistance exercise may help prevent type 2 diabetes, said the study’s corresponding author, Duck-chul Lee. He’s an associate professor of kinesiology at Iowa State University. For […]

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Could a smartphone app detect diabetes?

Could a smartphone app detect diabetes?

Today, millions of people in the United States are unaware that they have diabetes. A recent study finds that data from a readily available smartphone app could help detect diabetes in people without requiring a trip to the clinic. Using data that a smartphone app has captured might help diagnose diabetes. According to the Centers […]

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First Steps After a Diabetes Diagnosis

First Steps After a Diabetes Diagnosis

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Diabetes News THURSDAY, March 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When you’re diagnosed with diabetes, your doctor is likely to start you on a program to lower blood sugar and help insulin work more efficiently — a regimen that may include a modified diet, exercise and possibly medication. Starting (or ramping […]

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Amaryl (glimepiride)

Amaryl (glimepiride)

What brand names are available for glimepiride? Amaryl Is glimepiride available as a generic drug? GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes Do I need a prescription for glimepiride? Yes What are the uses for glimepiride? What are the side effects of glimepiride? Common side effects of glimepiride include: A rash and allergic reactions also may occur. Flu-like symptoms […]

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Actos (pioglitazone)

Actos (pioglitazone)

Why is Actos (pioglitazone) prescribed to patients? Actos is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. It is used along with a healthy diabetic diet, regular exercise, weight control, smoking reduction, and careful monitoring of blood glucose. Actos may be used alone or in combination with metformin (Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Fortamet, […]

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‘Taking treatment for autoimmune disease in a new direction’

‘Taking treatment for autoimmune disease in a new direction’

In autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis, the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells, believing them to be harmful agents. Recently, scientists have been conducting new research with the aim of devising an innovative strategy to treat these conditions. Recent research explores a promising new pathway in the treatment of […]

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Eli Lilly to Sell Cheaper Version of Insulin Drug

Eli Lilly to Sell Cheaper Version of Insulin Drug

A cheaper version of Eli Lilly’s most popular insulin drug, Humalog, is being introduced by the drug maker. Latest Diabetes News The “authorized generic” of Humalog 100 will sell for $137.35 per vial, 50 percent lower than the list price for Humalog. An authorized generic is identical to the brand-name drug and made in the […]