What's New

Diabetes medications continue to evolve. Today, diabetes management  is much more effective because of the advances researchers have made in medications. In fact, a  new class of medications called SGLT-2 inhibitors has now hit the market. The newest approved medication of its class, Invokana, is being used to treat diabetes. Invokana, has been shown to lower blood sugar levels by causing the body to excrete excess sugar. As with any medicine there are pros and cons. It's always a good idea to familiarize yourself with the latest medicines to assess if you are a candidate.What's New originally appeared on About.com Diabetes on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 at 08:00:31.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Source: About Diabetes - December 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news