4 results

• Side Effects of DiaBeta, Micronase, Similar Diabetes Drugs Carry Higher Risk Of Heart Problems Than Metformin: Study

  October 3, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds there is a significantly increased risk of heart problems with drugs like DiaBeta and Micronase, compared to metformin, when patients have kidney function problems.

• Basal Insulin, Sulfonylureas Linked With Increased Heart Risks: Study

  December 28, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that older diabetes drugs may increase the risk of heart problems, and suggests doctors use newer medications as second-line treatments.

• Amputation Risk with Invokana, Similar Diabetes Drugs Highlighted in New Study

  August 15, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Another study appears to link Invokana and similar diabetes drugs with an increased risk of leg and foot amputations.

• Sulphonylureas Linked To Higher Risk of Hypoglycemia: Study

  July 26, 2016

  Russell Maas

  A popular class of diabetes drugs may be causing blood glucose levels to drop too low in some diabetics, resulting in an increased risk of hypoglycemic health problems, according to the findings of a new study.