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Complications
Higher blood sugar levels cause damage over time to blood vessels and nerves, which can affect your eyes, heart, kidneys, and other organs. It’s important to be aware of these diabetes-related health complications so that you can act now to avoid them or prevent them from progressing.
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An FDA advisory panel voted 17-2 to expand the drug label for type 2 diabetes drug Victoza to reflect a 13% reduction in overall heart risk and 22% reduction in heart-...
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Full results of DEVOTE study presented at ADA 2017 show that basal insulin Tresiba reduces risk of severe hypoglycemia by 40% (by 53% overnight), in addition to being...
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CANVAS study presented at ADA 2017 highlights heart and kidney protection for type 2 diabetes drug Invokana, and questions persist over an increased risk of amputations
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Learn practical tips on taking care of your feet and how to easily make them a part of daily diabetes management
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Information about diabetes supplies for those hit by the storms and for those who can help them
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How to overcome the most frustrating diabetes landmine
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FDA Approves New GLP-1 Label on Victoza to show that the medicine makes hearts healthier!
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Key takeaways from the American Heart Association’s March 2017 conference in Portland, OR
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Despite neutral heart outcome study results, the FDA added a warning for those at risk of heart failure
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CVD-REAL study showed SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in over 300,000 people with type 2 diabetes
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Health Canada has approved the once-daily insulin for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
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FDA approves Lucentis for all types of diabetic retinopathy and IBM announces a new technology that helps doctors better diagnose retinopathy
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Instead of “avoid long-term complications,” Adam Brown focuses on something more motivating and uplifting
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Siren’s machine washable, dryable socks use temperature monitoring as a convenient way to alert users of potential injuries and help prevent complications
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Two new studies will investigate whether SGLT-2 inhibitor Farxiga impacts heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes
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Two new studies will investigate whether SGLT-2 inhibitor Jardiance impacts heart failure in people with and without diabetes. Jardiance is already approved to lower A1C...
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Learn what heart failure is, what it has to do with diabetes, and how to identify and talk about this complication that’s often less discussed.
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Simple steps you can take to reduce your risk for heart failure. Plus, how to work with your health professional to manage it once you’ve been diagnosed.