Diabetes drugs

September 16, 2024 4:25 PM

Researchers discover anti-diabetic herb on Gaya’s Brahmayoni Hill

Researchers have identified Gymnema sylvestre, commonly known as Gurmar, among several medicinal plants on Brahmayoni Hill in Gaya, Bihar. The findings, published in the International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), highlight the potential of this herb in diabetes treatment. Gurmar has already been utilized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in developing the anti-diabetic drug BGR-34. The plant's unique properties include its ability to reduce blood suga...

Ozempic linked to less tobacco-related healthcare use in study

Smokers with type 2 diabetes taking Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic had fewer tobacco-related medical encounters and fewer interventions to help them quit smoking than those who received other diabetes drugs, according to a study of electronic health records published on Monday. In the year after starting treatment, Ozempic users with a previous diagnosis of tobacco use disorder were up to 32% less likely to discuss tobacco use with a healthcare provider than those taking other diabetes medications. T...