Diabetes Drug Metformin May Contain a Carcinogen
The Food and Drug Administration is testing the popular diabetes drug metformin for levels of possible cancer-causing chemicals. Metformin, a prescription drug used to control...
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Diabetes and Kidney Disease Raise Heart Risks
Black folks with both diabetes and kidney disease have an increased risk of dying from heart disease, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data...
Can Folks With Type 2 Diabetes Stop Finger Sticks?
Self-monitoring of blood sugar had no effect on long-term glucose levels in those not taking insulin, researchers say There’s good news for people with type...
Diabetes Doesn’t Discriminate
Once a disease of the elderly, diabetes now affects black children too. African Americans in general are two times more likely to be diagnosed with...
Griffin Rodgers, M.D.: Kidney Disease Rates Rising as Diabetes, Obesity Increase
More than 20 million Americans may have lab tests showing kidney disease, and rates are growing among adults. Kidney damage can cause waste to build...
Does Breastfeeding Protect Against Diabetes?
A study suggests breastfeeding may help women with a history of gestational diabetes from later developing type 2 diabetes. About 5 percent to 9 percent...
Obesity-Related Health Claims Rise for Kids
It’s no secret that American children have gotten fatter in recent decades. Now a new study joins earlier research showing the consequences: A sharp rise in insurance...
Diabetes and Your Heart
What’s the connection between diabetes and heart disease? If you have diabetes, you’re at increased risk of developing heart disease. Learn more about it—and ways...
Task Force Recommends Screening Women for Gestational Diabetes Late in Pregnancy
Previous recommendation found insufficient evidence to support routine screening All pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes, but not until after the 24th week...
Black Folks With Type 2 Diabetes at Increased Risk of Dementia
Study is first to explore connection between diabetes, dementia and ethnicity A new study, published in Diabetes Care, found that dementia risks among older adults...