Which diabetes drugs can cause cancer

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Diabetes drugs can be a great way to keep your blood sugar levels from getting out of whack.

But they can sometimes cause side effects or may not mix well with other medicines you take.

Side effects can range from an upset stomach to a serious condition. And other medicines you take can make your diabetes drug stop working — or even make it work too well.

Previous studies showed that some diabetes drugs may even lead to cancer.

This Health & Medicine Lab video talks about which diabetes drugs can lead to cancer.

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