Medication known as incretin mimetics could double the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to researchers.
Remedies to Treat Diabetes Naturally
An article about the natural remedies available at home to treat diabetes effectively and efficiently.
An article about the natural remedies available at home to treat diabetes effectively and efficiently.
Now, health insurance data revealed that people taking the medication is twice as likely to be admitted to hospital with pancreatic cancer as patients taking other types of diabetic drugs.
The investigation has been backed by findings from the US suggesting an increase in reports of pancreatic cancer in people taking the drug.
Screening for Diabetes - Test - Frequently Asked Questions
Diabetes screening is done using blood tests like fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c levels. Diabetes affects 8.3% Americans and about 10% Indians.
Diabetes screening is done using blood tests like fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c levels. Diabetes affects 8.3% Americans and about 10% Indians.
Eight organ donors who took the drugs were found to have small amounts of pre-cancerous lesions, while other donors given alternative medication had none.
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The findings have been published in the British Medical Journal.
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Diabetes Essentials: Types, Complications, Management & Treatment
Diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by insulin deficiency that leads to high blood sugar levels and several associated complications if left untreated.
Diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by insulin deficiency that leads to high blood sugar levels and several associated complications if left untreated.
