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Metformin Has Unexpected; Broad Implications for healthy aging

Metformin is the most commonly prescribed Type 2 diabetes drug, yet scientists still do not fully know how it works to control blood sugar levels. In …

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FDA Investigates Diabetes Drug, Metformin for Possible Impurities

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating whether metformin sold in the U.S. contains a possible carcinogen. The U.S. Food and Drug …

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Ozempic Lists on the Quebec Formulary for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Novo Nordisk announced that Ozempic (semaglutide injection) is now publicly listed in the province of Quebec under the Régie de L’assurance …

Common Diabetes Drug Found to Relieve Nicotine Withdrawal

A drug commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes abolishes the characteristic signs of nicotine withdrawal in rats and mice, according to new research. …

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Innovent and Eli Lilly to Develop and Potentially Sell Novel Diabetes Medicine in China

Innovent Biologics, Inc. announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Eli Lilly and Company for the development and potential …

Astra Zeneca’s Drug Does Not Get FDA Approval for Type 1 Diabetes

AstraZeneca announced yesterday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not approve its diabetes treatment, Farxiga, for use as a …

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Diabetes Drug Could be Used to Treat Common Heart Problem, Study Suggests

Researchers at the University of Arizona have discovered that metformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, might also be used to treat …

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Diabetes Drug Has Positive Phase 3 Results in Large Study, Cutting Heart Risks

Astra Zeneca’s diabetes drug, Farxiga met primary endpoints in a large clinical study, showing a significant reduction in hospitalization rates …

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FDA Issues Warning About Rare Infection with Commonly Used Diabetes Medication

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning patients and doctors about a rare but serious infection that has been reported with a common class …

Diabetes Drugs Act as Powerful Curb for Immune Cells in Controlling Inflammation

When tissue is damaged, one of the body’s first inflammatory immune-system responders are macrophages, cells which are commonly thought of as …

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