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Diabetes and Metformin

When I was in Belize for 2 weeks this month, I forgot to take my Metformin. Metformin is usually given to type 2 diabetics to help with blood sugar regulation and insulin uptake. I take it because I’m insulin resistant, … Continue reading

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Chemical Marker For Diabetic Nephropathy Found

Scientists have found a way to predict the occurrence of cardiovascular complications in diabetic nephropathy (DN) patients. The findings of the related study have been published in BMC Medicine, the open access journal. The findings indicate that cardiovascular complications in … Continue reading

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