Semaglutide (known by its brandname Ozempic) has gained widespread attention for its weight loss benefits, but is officially ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a build-up of substances called ketones in the blood that can happen if a patient's blood glucose levels are too high for too long and is caused by a lack of insulin ...

Metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) carries a high mortality rate. It is seen in patients with type 2 diabetes on metformin or patients who attempt suicide with metformin overdose. We present ...

Preoperatively, her diabetes management included an SGLT2i. She was diagnosed with EuDKA with high anion gap metabolic acidosis, a medical emergency similar to diabetic ketoacidosis. The normal blood ...

Metformin is a powerful tool in managing type 2 diabetes, offering benefits that go beyond blood sugar control. It helps reduce cardiovascular risks, aids in weight loss, and may even lower ...

This has led to some interesting research findings of the potential benefits of using medical marijuana in helping to manage symptoms of diabetes. This article covers the benefits of medical marijuana ...

A health board which has "normalised" treating emergency patients in corridors has been criticised by a coroner. The "unsafe" ...

Doctors don’t know the exact cause of type 1 diabetes. Family history of type 1 diabetes is considered a risk factor. According to the American Diabetes Association: If a man has type 1 diabetes ...

The coroner said the health board's actions slowed down ambulance handovers - the criticism comes after the inquest of ...