Posts Tagged 'diabetes'

Does Lipitor Cause Diabetes?

Numerous lawsuits have been filed across the United States claiming that the highly popular medication Lipitor elevates blood sugar levels and causes diabetes in women. And women who developed diabetes while on Lipitor are now wondering whether the drug causes diabetes.

What is Lipitor?

Lipitor is a statin, which is a class of drugs that lowers a user’s cholesterol to help prevent stroke and heart disease. Although clinical studies have shown that Lipitor reduces the risk of stroke ...

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Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Diabetes, Obesity for Child

A new study suggests that antidepressants used by pregnant women may increase their offspring’s risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity later in life. Certain antidepressants, known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have already been linked to potential birth defects in the children of pregnant users.

The research, conducted by scientists at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, was designed to find a connection between the use of antidepressants and the development of fatty liver in the baby. ...

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FDA Warns Against GenStrip Blood Glucose Test Strips

The Food and Drug Administration recently issued a safety warning for consumers regarding the GenStrip blood glucose test strips manufactured by Shasta Technologies. The test strips are used by individuals with Type 2 Diabetes in conjunction with LifeScan OneTouch blood glucose meters to test the levels of sugar in their blood. If blood glucose levels get too high, a person has a high risk of developing acute hyperglycemia, a serious condition that often requires immediate medical ...

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Study Shows Black Americans Are at a Greater Risk for Diabetes-Related Vision Loss

In recent research from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, black Americans were found to have the highest rate of diabetic macular edema, a complication of diabetes that is one of the leading causes of blindness. A story in Medline Plus details the research and conclusions that were reached.

Diabetic macular edema causes blindness primarily as a result of retinal swelling. Parts of the retina can accumulate a buildup of fluid and protein which ...

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Research Shows a Variety of Factors Contribute to Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is most commonly associated with obesity and lack of exercise, yet new research suggests that many other factors are in play. A story from Medline Plus details new studies that seek to further understand these contributing factors to the development of Type 2 diabetes. For example, recent research has shown a strong correlation between the development of diabetes and genetic mutations, family history, and a hormone called amylin. Lipitor is also linked ...

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Drug manufacturers agree to review of diabetes drugs

Global drug manufacturers have agreed to cooperate with an independent review of diabetes drugs classified as “incretin mimetics,” which include Byetta and Januvia, in light of a growing body of research suggesting that the drugs may be linked to pancreatic cancer and a potentially deadly inflammation of the pancreas called pancreatitis.

The American Diabetes Association has called for such a review.

A Reuters report on the issue quotes the ADA’s chief scientific ...

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