A recent study in people with T2DM showed dramatic results: patients with T2DM who took a prescription drug called pantoprazole for 12 weeks had a decrease in their A1C levels -- from 7.6 to 6.8 (P
The study was appropriately double-blinded and randomized. But it was a very small study: only 16 patients got the active drug (and 15 got a placebo). Other results included a finding of “significantly increased” insulin levels and “improved β-cell function.” The abstract that’s...
Insurance company authorization of medications can be challenging for both patients and physicians. Proton pump inhibitors, because of... Read more »
Last month, the weather was sunny and crisp here in New England, so I drove to a scenic side road not far away and actually went for the... Read more »
If you haven’t lost weight or need to, feel free to skip to the next article. But 85 percent of those of us who have type 2 diabetes are... Read more »
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Drug-induced diarrhea is loose, watery stools caused by certain medications.See also: DiarrheaAlternative NamesDiarrhea associated with... Read more »
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for Gastrointestinal ProblemsTreatments for abnormalities in the esophagus and stomach are generally the same as those for gastroesophageal reflux... Read more »
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Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic; Dyspepsia - GERDTreatmentTo prevent heartburn, avoid foods and beverages that may... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
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: Acute Gout AttackAcute attacks of gout and long-term treatment of gout and hyperuricemia require different approaches. Treatment usually involves... Read more »
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