The approval of medicines called “glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) agonists” has led to major changes in how type 2 diabetes is managed. These medicines work in a different way than other medicines used ...

Not sure what to expect when starting on a GLP-1? Get insights on how long it may take to start working, what results may be, and more. But these medications aren’t new. They’ve been around for ...

Metformin is particularly effective for people with diabetes or prediabetes who have obesity and have difficulty managing their blood sugar through lifestyle changes alone. Metformin is a widely used ...

Jardiance (empagliflozin) is a medicine for type 2 diabetes approved by the FDA in 2014. It is approved to help lower blood sugar levels in adults and children with type 2 diabetes and to lower the ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Semaglutide Side Effects: What to Know Key takeaways: Common semaglutide ...

When diabetes causes CKD, it’s sometimes called diabetic kidney disease. Elevated blood sugar levels that result from diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels inside your kidneys. As a result, your ...

Substituting white rice with white potatoes did not harm glycemic control or cardiovascular markers in adults with type 2 diabetes. Potato consumption led to improved body composition, including ...

SAN DIEGO — The CDC reports the number of adults in America who are diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled in the last two decades. Doctors say obesity is a contributing factor. Scientists at ...

Women in midlife face a difficult trade-off. Many in their 40s to 60s face a high risk of breast cancer, especially during the transition into menopause. Doctors often prescribe tamoxifen to reduce ...

The drug finerenone has a positive effect on patients with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The drug reduces the ...