Good news for type 2 diabetics taking metformin: The drug may reduce the growth of tumors, in addition to its effect on blood sugar! Human studies showed that metformin reduced the growth of both prostate and pancreatic cancers, while animal studies with other types of cancer showed similar results.
Metformin is a workhorse drug for people with diabetes. It helps patients control their blood sugar and makes them more sensitive to insulin. But soon, metformin may take on a new role fighting...
Amy is the mother of Emma a young girl with diabetes. Emma heard about a bald Barbie that supported children with cancer. She wanted to know why there wasn’t a Barbie for girls with diabetes, a diabetic Barbie. Amy decided to write Mattel and suggest the idea.
Produced by the American Diabetes Association. If you or a loved one has just received a diagnosis, this video is a great place to begin learning about what it all means.