Sugar-sweetened beverages are affordable and easily accessible. Would a sugar-sweetened beverage tax help decrease consumption and help people make healthier choices?
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The Dangers of Diabetes Medication on the Heart and Blood Sugar
Sulfonylureas are a popular medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but they have a very dangerous dark side. Here’s what you need to know.
Read More »What Everyone with Type 2 Diabetes Should Know
Talk with your doctor about the blood sugar goal range that is best for you, considering your lifestyle, other health considerations, and preferences. Read this article carefully to educate yourself about the risks of different diabetes medications before you talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of each choice and how they might affect you. Consider the medical histories of your parents and siblings, since that can influence your health risks as well. Ask questions until you feel confident that you understand all the possible options.
Read More »Warning on 5 Diabetes Drugs that Increase Heart Failure
People with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease, but new research shows that patients taking any of several type 2 diabetes medications are even more likely to develop heart failure, compared to patients on other diabetes medications.
Read More »Avandia: What’s Known and Not Known
Since heart disease is the #1 cause of death among diabetics, it is reasonable to ask why a diabetes drug that possibly increases rather than decreases the risk of heart disease should remain on the market. Are warnings enough to keep patients safe? After looking at the study results, many experts are urging that patients and doctors consider whether older drugs for diabetes may be safer and more effective–as well as much less expensive. They are asking: should Avandia remain on the market?
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