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Diabetes Drugs are responsible for helping to decrease blood sugar levels so that you can try to stay in a healthier range and help avoid serious complications.

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What you need to know about the new insulin, its cost, dosing, and beyond!
More people with diabetes are taking drugs like Jardiance and Farxiga, originally developed to lower glucose in people with type 2 diabetes, because the latest data...
Read expert advice for switching from injected to inhaled mealtime insulin. Learn how to dose during and after meals, who might benefit most from switching, and how to...
Steglatro (ertugliflozin) approved on its own and as part of two different combination therapies. Launch in early 2018.
New study results from the PIONEER 6 trial show that once-daily pill semaglutide does not increase the risk of heart-related death, heart attack, and stroke
Are your basal insulin settings on your pump correct? Gary Scheiner provides his expertise on how to make basal insulin adjustments, the right way.
Glucagon is a hormone released by your pancreas that raises the amount of glucose in your blood to help make sure you don’t develop hypoglycemia. Unfortunately, people...
Heart failure is one of the most common diabetes complications. New results from the EMPEROR-Preserved clinical trial show that Jardiance could be the first medication...
A clinical trial by Lilly is seeing if your Time in Range could improve from taking Lyumjev, a ultra-rapid mealtime insulin, along with long acting insulin glargine.
If you are currently taking three or more insulin injections per day, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial that provides you with the Guardian Connect...
Reusable Novo Nordisk smart insulin pens will launch first, followed by a Bluetooth attachment for disposable pens later in 2019. Partners include Roche/mySugr, Dexcom,...
Insulin pumps included in the Medtronic MiniMed 600 series and remote controls in the 500 series have been recalled due to a device malfunction that can result in...
Defining pump terms like basal rates, carb ratios, insulin sensitivity, and more
Using your insurance company’s website, mobile app, or direct phone number can help you price a drug based on your current insurance plan coverage benefits
By Jimmy McDermott and Maeve Serino FreeStyle LibreLink app allows FreeStyle Libre users in the US to obtain a real-time glucose reading directly on their iPhone. Plus,...
Results from recent clinical trials have shown that GLP-1 receptor agonist medications are effective at lowering A1C and body weight.
diaTribe is excited to bring you additional expanded coverage from the EASD 2021 virtual conference this past week! Find out more from leading clinicians and researchers...
Weight management is no easy task, but achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is important for your well-being, your diabetes management, and your overall health.
The FDA and the FTC sent warning letters to 10 companies falsely claiming to sell dietary supplements that could cure, treat, mitigate, or prevent diabetes. People are...
Kerendia (also known as finerenone) can reduce the risk of heart attacks, hospitalization for heart failure, and cardiovascular death for adults with chronic kidney...

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