Taking some well-known drugs can lead to the development of diabetes over time, according to Science Daily..

It is known that in the development of diabetes mellitus, heredity, lifestyle, low physical activity and excess weight play an important role.. However, a group of scientists who conducted another study found that other factors can lead to the development of diabetes.. One of these factors was the use of drugs that reduce acidity in the stomach.. These drugs are widely used by physicians around the world in the treatment of gastritis, stomach ulcers, and other gastrointestinal pathologies, according to Pannochka, an Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old.. net During the study, experts analyzed the data of outpatient cards of about 204,000 American citizens. After excluding the main factors that increase the risk of developing diabetes (hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, sedentary lifestyle), the scientists found that patients who took proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for the treatment of gastrointestinal pathologies had a 24% higher risk of developing diabetes.

Moreover, the development of diabetes in this case was not influenced by either gender, age or heredity of patients..

Among patients without risk factors but taking PPI drugs, the risk of developing diabetes was increased by 14%. Researchers are currently trying to figure out the causes of this side effect when taking drugs that reduce stomach acid.. Based on the data obtained, experts still recommend that people taking PPI medications undergo an annual examination by an endocrinologist, with the determination of blood glucose levels..

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