Common Diabetes Drug May Help Protect Lungs from Scarring
Researchers discovered that a high-sugar diet can damage lung tissue and cause scarring, similar to a serious lung disease called pulmonary fibrosis. In this …
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Why People Taking Metformin Need B12 Checks
A new study from Saudi Arabia shows that people taking metformin, a common diabetes medicine, need to pay special attention to their vitamin B12 levels. …
Read MoreHow to Fight Insulin Resistance: Medicines and Lifestyle Changes
Insulin resistance—when your body doesn't respond well to insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar—is becoming more common as people age. A new review of …
Read MoreCoQ10 Plus Diabetes Medicine May Better Protect Your Liver
Researchers tested whether adding a natural supplement called Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) to a common diabetes medicine could better protect the liver in rats with …
Read MoreDrug Metformin Helps Reduce Fatty Liver in Obese Mice
Researchers tested whether a common diabetes medication called metformin could help reduce fat buildup in the livers of obese mice fed a high-fat diet. They …
Read MoreLong-Term Diabetes Drug Metformin May Lower Vitamin B12
A large study of over 14,000 people with type 2 diabetes found that those taking metformin for 4 or more years had a higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency …
Read MoreLutein May Help Diabetes Medicine Work Better
Researchers discovered that lutein, a natural substance found in leafy green vegetables, might make metformin (a common diabetes medicine) work even better at …
Read MoreCommon Diabetes Drug May Change How Your Body Handles Metals
Researchers studied whether metformin, a popular diabetes medication, affects how much copper, iron, and zinc stay in your blood. They compared 93 people …
Read MoreCitrus Extract Boosts Blood Sugar Control in Prediabetes
Researchers tested whether a natural supplement made from citrus fruits could help people with prediabetes (early warning signs of diabetes) who were already …
Read MoreVitamin D Boosts Diabetes Medicine Power in New Study
Researchers tested whether adding vitamin D to metformin—a common diabetes medication—could help protect the liver and control blood sugar better. They studied …
Read MoreWhy Diabetes Medicine Metformin Can Lower Your B12 and Folate
Metformin is a popular medicine that helps millions of people manage type 2 diabetes, but scientists have discovered it can cause vitamin B12 and folate …
Read MoreDoes Diabetes Medicine Lower Your B12 Levels?
Millions of people take metformin to manage type 2 diabetes, but researchers wanted to know if this common medicine affects vitamin B12 levels. Scientists …
Read MorePCOS Treatments May Change Heart Health Markers in Women
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have different cholesterol patterns than other women, but some of these differences may actually protect their …
Read MoreShould You Treat Prediabetes? What New Research Says
Prediabetes is a warning sign that your blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet at diabetes levels. About 464 million people worldwide have it, and this …
Read MoreTwo Diabetes Drugs Together May Protect the Brain During Stroke
Researchers discovered that combining two existing drugs—sinomenine and metformin—may help protect the brain when a stroke occurs in people with type 2 …
Read MoreCan a Diabetes Drug Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease?
Researchers are testing whether a common diabetes medication called metformin, combined with healthy eating and exercise, can help people who have both fatty …
Read MoreHow a Common Diabetes Drug May Help Older Adults Stay Sharp
Researchers studied 468 older adults with type 2 diabetes to understand what helps them stay mentally and physically strong as they age. They found that people …
Read MoreDid a Safety Warning Change How Doctors Test Diabetics for B12?
When the UK health authority warned doctors in 2022 that a common diabetes medicine called metformin might lower vitamin B12 levels, researchers wanted to know …
Read MoreTwo Treatments Help Women with PCOS Control Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often struggle with insulin resistance, which increases their risk of heart disease and diabetes. Researchers …
Read MoreCommon Diabetes Drug May Help Protect Heart Function
Researchers studied whether metformin, a widely-used diabetes medication, could help protect the heart in people with diabetes. Using mice with type 2 …
Read MoreCommon Diabetes Drug May Help Asthma in Overweight People
Researchers discovered that metformin, a medication commonly used to treat diabetes, might help reduce airway inflammation in people who have both asthma and …
Read MoreNew Medicines Could Help People Stop Having Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists are discovering that type 2 diabetes might not be a lifelong condition. This research reviews different medications and combinations that could help …
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