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• FDA Issues Draft Guidance On Conducting Safety Trials For New Diabetes Drugs

  March 12, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A draft guidance seeks to require broader clinical trials for diabetes drugs, in an effort to better identify potential adverse health effects before they receive FDA approval.

• Study Appears To Confirm Long-Believed Heart Risks From Diabetes Drug Avandia

  February 12, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study appears to reinforce previous research linking the diabetes drug Avandia to an increased risk of heart failure and other cardiovascular problems.

• Some Diabetes Drugs Side Effects May Have Toxic Effects On Mitochondria, Causing Heart Problems: Study

  September 26, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates diabetes drugs like Avandia may cause heart problems through mitochondrial toxicity, which could be preventable through the use of other medications.

• Actos Side Effects May Increase Risk of Bone Fractures, Weight Gain: Study

  March 1, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers warn that while Actos may prevent diabetes in some cases, users face an increased risk of bone fractures, weight gain and edema.

• Avandia Restrictions Removed By FDA Years After Risk Mitigation Program Put in Place

  December 17, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has removed all restrictions on the use of Avandia, years after warning that the diabetes drug could increase the risk of heart attacks.

• Some Diabetes Drugs May Increase Heart Disease Risks, Researcher Warns

  August 10, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Doctors should individualize diabetes drug treatments for patients with a high risk of heart disease, due to the varying levels of cardiovascular risk associated with certain diabetes drugs, according to one researcher.

• Report Reveals Some FDA Advisors Have Undisclosed Financial Ties

  December 11, 2014

  Staff Writers

  A new report raises concerns that the FDA is revealing only a fraction of the potential conflicts of interest on its advisory boards.

• Proteins May Be Key To Identifying New Drug Side Effects: Study

  November 4, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study shows that computer modeling could link some drug side effects to certain proteins, allowing drug companies and the FDA to detect more possible adverse event risks before drugs get to consumers.

• Insulin and Metformin for Diabetics May Increase Heart Risks: Study

  June 12, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that taking insulin with metformin increases a diabetic's risk of heart problems and death, and highlights the confusion over diabetes drug choices.

• Metformin Has No Heart Benefits For Non-Diabetics: JAMA

  December 31, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A medical journal finds that collected data indicates that metformin cannot be used to decrease heart risk in people without diabetes.