Diabetes

Once-weekly injection of semaglutide recommended for approval for improved glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Officials with Novo Nordisk have announced that the FDA's Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee (EMDAC) voted 16-0, supporting the approval of once-weekly semaglutide to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

This year, the FDA is on pace to approve about 38 new medications. Here is a look at 5 of those.

Better medication adherence may not result in lower short-term medical costs for patients with diabetes.

Pharmacists are uniquely suited helping patients figure out the optimal therapies for their diabetes.

Stress, food, lack of water, and other issues impact the body's physiology, and pharmacists can counsel patients to adjust these issues to live healthier lives.

Enzymes that activate blood vessel formation crucial for wound healing.

The National Clinical Care Commission Act would better coordinate diabetes research.

Lyrica extended-release tablets treat neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and the management of postherpetic neuralgia.

A look at last week's top stories in the world of pharmacy.

A look at last week's top stories in the world of pharmacy.

Although there are many ways a patient can reduce the risk for diabetes or complications from diabetes, pharmacists have intimate knowledge of a patient

Patient education and understanding the relationship between hyperglycemia, peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, and foot complications are essential to reduce the potential for foot injury, ulceration, or amputation.

One of the biggest struggles facing patients today is ensuring they have the proper medications on hand and that they are taking their medications correctly.

Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors are a class of antihyperglycemic agents that can be used to improve glycemic control in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Many patients with T2D will require insulin therapy; however, these patients are also likely to develop insulin resistance over time.

Merck has entered an agreement to develop KalVista Pharmaceuticals’ investigational DME drug.

The role of pharmacists have expanded to help patients set goals and ensure that diabetes medication regimens are streamlined.

Clinical pharmacists have proven talents when it comes to managing patients who have diabetes.

Animas Corporation to cease operations and sale of insulin pumps.

In October, we celebrate American Pharmacists Month.

Several drugs are in the pipeline for the treatment of specialty conditions, including cancer and multiple sclerosis.

Delay that start of insulin therapy can threaten overall health and cause diabetes-related complications.

Patients who develop chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at risk for a number of comorbidities, including cardiovascular decline.

Exosomes from obese mice induce insulin resistance in healthy animals.

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 60% to 70% of people with diabetes have some form of this never disorder.

Many patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes are unable to control blood glucose levels after meals.

Officials with the FDA have approved fast-acting insulin aspart (Fiasp, Novo Nordisk) for the treatment of adults with diabetes.

Drinking at least 1 cup of coffee per day could reduce the risk of all-cause mortality by 51%.