The latest study on Actos shows that the drug can clearly prevent worsening of blood sugars. Also known as pioglitazone, Actos is widely used in North America to treat diabetics. This study showed that even individuals who had not fully developed diabetes were able to ward of the disorder by taking Actos on a daily basis.
Now the bad news. This drug has never been approved for the prevention of diabetes. Worse it can cause heart failure and has been linked to bladder cancer. The study was sponsored by the makers of Actos, so of course, the news is always great. For people who have high sugars but are not yet diabetic, best advice is walk more and eat less sugar. Losing weight is one of the best ways to avoid type 2 diabetes.
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