Can heartburn drugs PPIs help control diabetes?

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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is a class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and ulcers.

They are among the top 10 most commonly used drugs worldwide.

Long-term use has been linked to an increased risk of bone fractures, chronic kidney disease, gut infections, and stomach cancer.

This Health & Medicine Lab video talks about whether heartburn drugs PPIs can help control diabetes.

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