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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

Diabetes drug Mounjaro found to cut heart attack risk by a third for first time

A new study suggests giving Mounjaro to type 2 diabetes patients could reduce the risk of heart attacks in people also living with heart disease.

Those receiving the drug were found to be 33% less likely to suffer a heart attack when compared to patients on another type 2 diabetes medication.

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