Metformin improves mortality in T2D trial

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A new study shows that treatment with the diabetes drug metformin could improve the mortality of older, healthy men with type 2 diabetes. The drug, a first-line treatment for type 2, could also lower the risk of several diseases such as cancer, according to US scientists.

New metformin benefits

‘People won’t listen’

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Forum rant

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Innovative new project

A British company has been given a £1m grant by the government to develop a ready-to-use glucagon pen, which could be a life-saving treatment for people with type 1 diabetes.

Glucagon pen funding

Metformin for T1D

Metformin might be a commonly used T2D drug, but it is also prescribed to people with T1D, as Forum user keyne123 attests to. She was prescribed metformin to lower her HbA1c.

Type 1 and Metformin

World's highest T2 rate - one tiny island

Nauru was once the second richest nation in the world by GDP per capita, but it’s economy has since collapsed; along with the health of its people. Naurus arguably highlights the slippery slope of type 2 diabetes that is happening across the world.

The story of Nauru

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Raising awareness

With Eating Disorders Awareness Week taking place between 27 Feb-5 March, we’re looking for people to help us raise awareness of diabulimia.

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‘Groundbreaking’ lawsuit

Three major pharmaceutical companies which make diabetes medication have been accused in a “groundbreaking” lawsuit of working together to raise the price of insulin.

Insulin price trial

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