Diabetes, Parkinson's
Diabetes drugs may protect against dementia
New research shows diabetes drugs may significantly reduce the risk of dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson’s disease.
Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how the two diseases may be linked
A Korean study published recently suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly lower risk of dementia. The researchers compared the health outcomes of more than 110,
These Diabetes Drugs Could Help Lower Your Risk of Dementia, Parkinson’s
According to a new study, certain diabetes medications may significantly reduce this risk. These drugs, called gliflozins or SGLT2 inhibitors, stop the kidneys from reabsorbing too much blood glucose to improve blood sugar levels.
Some diabetes meds might lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's
A specific class of diabetes drug appears to lower people's risk for dementia and Parkinson's disease, a new study shows.
Some diabetes drugs tied to lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's disease
A class of drugs for diabetes may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the September 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology.
Some Diabetes Drugs May Protect Against Dementia and Parkinson's
Scientists found a 22 percent lower risk of any dementia and Parkinson's among a group taking SGLT2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes.
Some diabetes medications linked to lower dementia, Parkinson's disease risk
Gliflozins, another name for sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, were the subject of the investigation. By encouraging the kidneys to eliminate sugar from the body through urine, they reduce blood sugar.
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Common Diabetes Medication Slows Brain Aging in Monkeys
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Common diabetes drug may help slow organ aging, monkey study shows
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A Johns Hopkins doctor is using diabetes medicine to help Black women fight hair loss
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While brand-name weight loss drugs are in short supply, a market for alternatives thrives
High demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a shortage in manufacturing. In the ...
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Bariatric surgery outperforms GLP-1 medications in protecting kidney function
A Cleveland Clinic study showed that in patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease, bariatric surgery was associated with a significant decrease in the progression of chronic ...