Diabetes mellitus—often shortened to just “diabetes”—is one of the most common diseases in the world, affecting more than 8% of all adults. Diabetes is a chronic condition, meaning it lasts a long time, often forever. There isn’t a cure for diabetes, but there are different ways to manage it. Dr. Denise Pate with Medical Offices… Continue reading What to Know About Diabetes Mellitus
Category: Type 2 Diabetes
Can Gout Treatment Reduce Complications of Obesity-Related Type 2 Diabetes?
Researchers who performed a small study have found that the drug colchicine, used to treat the arthritic condition gout, could potentially reduce complications accompanying metabolic syndrome, a combination of high blood pressure, high blood sugar and other conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The discovery was made by investigators… Continue reading Can Gout Treatment Reduce Complications of Obesity-Related Type 2 Diabetes?