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• Antibiotic Diabetes Risk Examined in Study

  September 1, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate that people who are overexposed to antibiotics may face an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

• Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits Headed to Trial in Nevada After Some Reject Settlement

  August 31, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new Actos trial is under way in Las Vegas, over claims that warnings were withheld about the risk of bladder cancer.

• Januvia Joint Pain Problems Result in FDA Warning for Class of Diabetes Drugs

  August 31, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  The FDA is warning that Januvia and similar diabetes drugs may be causing cases of severe joint pain among users.

• Lipitor, Similar Cholesterol Drugs Increasingly Prescribed to Elderly: Study

  August 31, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers say that more than a third of elderly U.S. citizens who may not need the drugs are taking popular cholesterol medications like Lipitor and Crestor, despite a number of health risks and few signs of benefits.

• Study Claims Jardiance Lowers Heart Attack, Stroke Risk, But Ketoacidosis Concerns Remain

  August 26, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The makers of Jardiance are claiming their drug prevents heart attacks and strokes in diabetics as regulators investigate whether it and similar drugs can cause injuries by elevating blood acid levels.

• Study Backs Claims That Victoza Side Effects Cause Weight Loss in Diabetics

  August 19, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study shows significant weight loss through Victoza use but warns of increased risk of gastrointestinal disorders.

• Invokana, Farxiga Problems Renew Concerns About Direct-to-Consumer Advertisements

  August 14, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  Amid recent safety questions, concerns have emerged about direct-to-consumer advertisements for Invokana and similar drugs that include off-label marketing weight loss claims.

• Plavix and Prandin Drug Combination Could Cause Dangerously Low Blood Glucose

  August 12, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The combination of the blood thinner Plavix and the diabetes drug Prandin could result in low blood glucose levels that could cause brain damage or even death, Canadian officials warn.

• Lipitor Diabetes Case Headed Towards Trial in MDL

  August 11, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  With the first Lipitor trial set to begin in November, Pfizer has filed a motion for summary judgment in the diabetes bellwether case.

• 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.