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A panel of external advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted against Intarcia Therapeutics' diabetes treatment implant on Thursday, citing risks from potential side-effects. The committee unanimously held that the benefits of the drug-device combination for the treatment of type 2 diabetes did not outweigh its risks, pointing to the need for additional safety data. The decision comes on the back of two previous rejections by the health regulator owing to the drug's potential acute kidney injury (AKI) and cardiovascular risks.

High blood sugar can be a sign of diabetes or prediabetes. The drugs that treat it sometimes cause low blood sugar too. WebMD helps guide you through the effects of both.

In a society where busy schedules often lead to insufficient sleep during the week, the idea of catching up on lost sleep over the weekend has long been considered a potential remedy. However, a groundbreaking study led by Penn State University now casts doubt on the effectiveness of this approach, particularly in terms of cardiovascular health.

Alongside physical health, mental health is also essential to ensure the overall well-being of a human being.

Type 2 diabetes is strongly linked to heart disease, with studies showing that it is the leading cause of death among people with diabetes worldwide.