Researchers are taking a closer look at how medications used to treat diabetes may also influence cancer. While diabetes itself has long been associated with higher cancer risk, scientists are…
Amy Bies was recovering in the hospital from injuries inflicted during a car accident in May 2007 when routine laboratory tests showed that her blood glucose and cholesterol were both…
Ozempic, which contains the GLP-1 drug semaglutide, was initially considered a treatment for type 2 diabetes only Alamy Stock Photo Previously hailed – or derided – as weight-loss aids for…
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GLP-1 is used to control obesity. | Photo Credit: Getty Images As the world awaits the launch of 70 different molecules of ‘weight loss drugs’ over the next 5–10 years,…
Credit: Diabetes Care (2025). DOI: 10.2337/dc25-1031 A new study shows that older adults with type 2 diabetes who start treatment with sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors—such as empagliflozin (Jardiance) and dapagliflozin…
The Beta Cells (orange in the lower left cell bundle) are among the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas (the bright highlighted organ in circular picture). During autoimmune attack in type…
New research suggests that drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy might trigger more than just a slimmer waistline. Many users have reported digestive issues while taking the medications, including nausea, vomiting,…
Key Takeaways Insulin costs have declined over the past two years, and additional price cuts are expected in 2026.Medicare will lower prices for several diabetes drugs, including Januvia and Jardiance.Federal…
A large cohort study found three popular GLP-1-based diabetes drugs — semaglutide, dulaglutide, and tirzepatide — carry similar risks for serious adverse GI events, with a rate of about 12…