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Researchers discovered genetic variants in 1 in 10 people explain why popular diabetes medications like Ozempic don't work for everyone. This breakthrough could help doctors predict treatment success and develop better alternatives.
Maryland just became one of the first states to put a hard limit on prescription drug prices, slashing the cost of a common diabetes medication. Starting January 2027, patients and government programs will pay no more than $204 for a month's supply of Jardiance.
A groundbreaking University of Miami study found that adding a diabetes drug before heart rhythm surgery nearly doubled success rates for patients struggling with atrial fibrillation. The surprising discovery could transform treatment for millions living with irregular heartbeats.
CVS Caremark has agreed to settle federal charges that it inflated insulin prices, promising changes that could make the lifesaving diabetes medication more affordable. The move follows similar action by another major pharmacy manager, signaling real progress on drug pricing.
Popular diabetes medications like Ozempic may fight substance addiction by targeting the brain's reward system. A study of 600,000 veterans found users faced lower risks of developing addictions and dying from overdoses.
A medication designed for diabetes is unexpectedly quieting cravings for alcohol, nicotine, and other addictive substances, offering hope where few treatments exist. New research shows it could save thousands of lives each year.
Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications are getting dramatically more affordable. Novo Nordisk announced it will slash prices by up to half, potentially bringing monthly costs down to just $25 for many patients.
Consumer advocates are asking the government to authorize cheaper versions of popular weight loss and diabetes medications that millions of Americans can't afford. The move could help patients nationwide access drugs that have been out of reach due to high prices.
A common diabetes medication may protect aging eyes from one of the leading causes of blindness. People over 55 taking metformin were significantly less likely to develop macular degeneration over five years.
Scientists discovered that a common diabetes medication protects aging kidneys by keeping blood vessels healthy and reducing inflammation. The breakthrough came from studying tiny fish that age in just months, letting researchers witness decades of organ aging in weeks.
A landmark settlement with pharmacy giant Express Scripts will force major changes that could save Americans up to $7 billion on insulin costs over the next decade. The Federal Trade Commission says the company artificially inflated prices and blocked access to the lifesaving diabetes medication.
A cheap, widely available diabetes medication could save millions from the most common cause of blindness in older adults. Researchers found metformin reduces age-related macular degeneration progression by more than a third.
Millions of Medicare patients will soon pay less for cancer treatments, diabetes medications, and other essential drugs thanks to new federal negotiations. The savings cover $27 billion in prescription spending across medicines that treat everything from chronic migraines to HIV.
A breakthrough discovery reveals that widely available diabetes medications could help people with serious mental illness live significantly longer by addressing their greatest health threat. These patients typically lose 5 to 25 years of life to heart disease and metabolic conditions.
A 12-year study across four U.S. cities found bariatric surgery outperforms even the latest diabetes medications for weight loss and blood sugar control, regardless of patients' income levels. The findings offer new hope for the millions managing type 2 diabetes, especially those facing financial hardships.
Scientists discovered three new compounds in roasted coffee beans that slow sugar absorption better than a common diabetes medication. The finding could lead to coffee-based foods that help manage blood sugar naturally.