Potentially Cancer-Causing Contaminant Found In Januvia: FDA
Some batches of Januvia, a diabetes drug, contain high levels of nitrosamines which could increase cancer risks, the FDA warns.
Tag Archives: Diabetes
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PFAS Exposure Causing Cancer, Thyroid Disease and Childhood Obesity Linked to Billions in Healthcare Costs: Study
A new study links PFAS exposure to a number of medical conditions as well as increased healthcare expenses.
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Medtronic MiniMed 630G Pump Lawsuit Filed Over Insulin-Induced Coma, Wrongful Death
Medtronic faces a wrongful death lawsuit by a woman who says her husband went into a coma and died when his MiniMed infusion pump malfunctioned and delivered too much insulin.
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Invokana, Farxiga, and Similar Diabetes Drugs Effective, But Carry Genital Infection Risk: Study
A new study links Invokana, Farxiga and similar diabetes drugs to an increased risk of genital infections.
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Byetta, Victoza, Similar Diabetes Drugs Linked To Gallbladder Risks: Study
A new study links some diabetes drugs to an increased risk of gallbladder disease.
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Metformin Use Among Men Linked To Increased Risk of Birth Defects in Their Children
The findings of a new study suggest that the children of men who used metformin just before conception face an increased risk of birth defects.
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Overtreatment of Diabetic Nursing Home Residents Resulting in Hypoglycemia: Study
A new study reveals rampant overtreatment of nursing home residents with type 2 diabetes is resulting in patients with dangerously low blood sugar levels.
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CDC Launches New Campaign to Combat Maternal Deaths
The CDC has launched a new campaign to fight a climbing maternal mortality rate by urging health care providers to pay more attention to pregnant women's health concerns.
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Medtronic MiniMed Pump Malfunction
A wrongful death lawsuit claims a Medtronic MiniMed malfunction led to a fatal insulin overdose.
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Adrenal Gland Tumors May Be Misdiagnosed, Increasing Diabetes Risk: Study
A new study links excess cortisol secreted from adrenal tumors to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.