U.S. Pharmacist Diabetes Update

August 2018

Surprising Health Consequence of Overworking
A study published in July evaluates the various adverse health outcomes associated with spending too many hours at work. In addition to what is already known about the health toll on overworked individuals, researchers from The Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, are finding a potential association with an increased risk of diabetes. Read more.

Pollution and Possible Link
to Diabetes
According to a new study released by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, in collaboration with the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System, there appears to be a strong link between air pollution and diabetes. The research team hopes their findings will support public policy changes targeting opportunities to reduce environmental pollution and subsequently decrease the risk of diabetes. Read more.

Metformin Protective Against Pancreatic Cancer?
A new study by the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey in New Brunswick explores the potential role of the antidiabetic agent metformin on decreasing the progression and treatment of pancreatic cancer. Although no link has been suggested between diabetes and pancreatic cancer, metformin's unique pharmacologic action may offer a novel intervention for both diseases. Read more.

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