Use of glyburide for gestational diabetes linked to birth complications

The use of the drug glyburide to treat gestational diabetes is linked…

Chocolate chemical could enhance low-carb diet

In a surprising study, researchers have discovered that chemicals found in chocolate…

31 per cent of parents unable to identify their child as overweight

A study finds parents may not be able to spot obesity in…

MiniMed 640g insulin pump released in UK to mimic healthy pancreas

An insulin pump-based artificial pancreas has been launched for use in the…

New cholesterol drugs could be more effective than statins

A new class of cholesterol drugs is being developed. Preliminary research suggests…

Metformin and glyburide effective for managing gestational diabetes

Metformin and glyburide, two common type 2 diabetes drugs, can effectively help…

NHS places too much emphasis on bariatric surgery, report suggests

The NHS attitude to bariatric surgery has been described as “inexplicable.” A…

Type 2 drug thiazolidinediones linked to weight gain

Researchers believe they know why thiazolidinediones (TZDs), a drug used to treat…

Type 2 drug sitagliptin could reverse cognitive function decline

An oral diabetes medication called sitagliptin could reverse the decline in cognitive…

Eylea approved by FDA to treat diabetic retinopathy

An injected drug called Eylea has been approved by the U.S. Food…