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Complications
Higher blood sugar levels cause damage over time to blood vessels and nerves, which can affect your eyes, heart, kidneys, and other organs. It’s important to be aware of these diabetes-related health complications so that you can act now to avoid them or prevent them from progressing.
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FDA updates Invokana label – the type 2 diabetes therapy now improves heart health in type 2’s with established heart disease in addition to glucose lowering
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Results from the CREDENCE trial suggest that Invokana’s kidney benefits exist on top of blood pressure lowering medications (standard of care)
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New guidelines by the US Department of Health and Human Services emphasize the benefit of ANY increased physical activity
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When first diagnosed, Renza was told to fear diabetes complications. This clouded her ability to do even the most basic of self-management
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Farxiga’s heart health benefits were the same in people with and without diabetes, as well as across a spectrum of baseline A1C levels
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Are people aware of the link between diabetes and heart health? Do they know that certain diabetes drugs may protect the heart? Is heart health commonly discussed with...
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New guidelines from ADA and EASD focus on GLP-1 agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors to improve heart and kidney health
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New updates include the recommendation of GLP-1 agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors for heart and kidney protection, earlier combination therapy in type 2 diabetes, GLP-1...
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SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists recommended as first-line therapies; Farxiga offers heart health benefits in people with and without diabetes
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A new premixed, liquid glucagon coming in October in a prefilled syringe and in 2020 as an auto-injector. The second stable glucagon approved this year
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A trial is enrolling over 3,000 individuals living with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease
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Regular eye screenings are important for people with diabetes. Learn more about diabetes-related retinopathy screenings from diabetes advocates Renza and Grumpy
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The SGLT-2 inhibitor becomes the first diabetes medicine approved to treat kidney disease and reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in people with type 2...
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SGLT-2 inhibitor Farxiga shows impressive results from its latest clinical trial: it slows the loss of kidney function and reduces the risk of death in people with...
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The first study of people with diabetes and COVID-19 reveals troubling statistics and risk factors
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Results from the VERTIS-CV trial show that SGLT-2 inhibitor Steglatro benefits heart and kidney health; hear expert opinions on SGLT-2 and GLP-1 medications
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Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la diabetes gestacional, incluyendo consejos para hacer más fácil la vida con este trastorno
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As the pandemic continues, it is more important than ever to continue following CDC recommendations for prevention – especially for people with diabetes
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Michael Hattori es un enfermero y educador sobre diabetes que también tiene diabetes y aquí explica las complicaciones médicas asociadas a la diabetes tipo 2, cómo...