Jul 15, 2021 · About 10.5% of the U.S. population has diabetes. A new study shows that taking a certain type of antacid called proton pump inhibitors might help some people with diabetes manage their …

Jun 29, 2021 · A new meta-analysis suggests proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) — a type of over-the-counter antacid — may improve blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. PPIs appeared to be …

Jul 12, 2025 · Antacids show surprising promise in controlling type 2 diabetes Antacids are best known for easing symptoms like heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach by neutralizing excess stomach …

Jun 25, 2021 · Doctors may prescribe diet and lifestyle changes, diabetes medications, or insulin to help people with diabetes better manage their blood sugar, but recent data points to common over the …

Jun 25, 2021 · Some over-the-counter antacids can help lower blood sugar in people with diabetes, an analysis published Friday by Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found.

Aug 8, 2017 · Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medications commonly prescribed to treat heartburn and peptic ulcer disease [eg omeprazole (Losec), pantoprazole (Pantoloc), esomeprazole (Nexium), …

Aug 7, 2023 · Yes, some antacid medications, specifically proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), have been found to have potential effects on blood sugar management, especially in individuals with type 2 …

Mar 8, 2025 · Now, researchers have found that antacids may have an unexpected benefit in lowering blood sugar when used alongside standard diabetes treatments. What Did the Study Find?