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The Latest Breaking News on Diabetes

Formula For Fear: Infant Formula Use Triples In Ten Years As Obesity And Tooth Decay Spike

"Unnecessary specialized formula use increases free sugars consumption, so may promote dental decay and obesity."

Zenger · Jul 8, 2022

Shortage of diabetes medication Ozempic after TikTok users promote drug for weight loss

TGA urges GPs to limit prescriptions to approved use for diabetes management amid surge in off-label demand

The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2022

A cure for Type 1 diabetes inches nearer

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Salon · Mar 12, 2022

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San Diego biotech says new type 1 diabetes studies raise hopes for 'functional cure'

A century ago, type 1 diabetes was a death sentence. But San Diego biotech ViaCyte says two studies published this week show the company is getting closer to what it calls a "functional cure" for the disease.

Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2021

Aboriginal women with gestational diabetes at increased risk of developing type 2 form, new research shows

Six weeks into her pregnancy, Desiree Weetra found out she had gestational diabetes. For one in four Aboriginal women, it's a warning sign of a lifelong condition.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2021

Type 1 diabetes is fatal if not diagnosed and chances are, the warning signs will be missed

One in two Queensland children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes also have diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening yet preventable complication.

ABC News · Jul 18, 2021

Diagnosing gestational diabetes

There is low awareness among the public and low capacity for testing and providing care

The Hindu · Mar 10, 2021

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COVID-19 prompts Queensland researchers to develop quicker and easier gestational diabetes test

The new test avoids the three-hour blood test option requiring expectant mothers to drink a sugary liquid, and Queensland researchers hope it will soon become the standard test across Australia.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2021

Helping ACT mums with gestational diabetes

Canberra women have the highest rates of gestational diabetes in Australia.

The Canberra Times · Aug 15, 2020

US obesity rates have tripled over the last 60 years

Nationwide surveys show that 43% of Americans are obese, while 10% are morbidly obese.

USAFacts · Sep 5, 2019

Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of gestational diabetes

(Reuters Health) - Pregnant women at high risk for developing gestational diabetes may be less likely to experience this complication when they switch to a Mediterranean diet instead of sticking with their usual eating habits, a recent experiment suggests.

Reuters · Aug 9, 2019

Mediterranean diet 'reduces risk of gestational diabetes'

Diet may also reduce weight gain during pregnancy

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2019

Had gestational diabetes? Here are 5 things to help lower your future risk of type 2 diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a specific type of diabetes that occurs in pregnancy.

The Conversation · Jul 2, 2019

Gestational diabetes in the mother increases Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes risks for the whole family

You probably know someone with diabetes, as it is an increasingly common disease. In 2017, more than 425 million adults were living with diabetes, and more than 1,106,500 children were living with Type 1 diabetes, globally.

The Conversation · May 30, 2019

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The Conversation · Mar 5, 2019

Are you at risk of being diagnosed with gestational diabetes? It depends on where you live

Sarah lives in London. She is pregnant with her first child. Her mother had gestational diabetes and Sarah is told this puts her into a higher risk category for the condition, thus she should have a test.

The Conversation · Jun 25, 2018

The risks associated with gestational diabetes don't end after pregnancy

In Australia 12-14% of pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes. Despite its prevalence, most people aren’t aware the risks don’t end when the pregnancy does.

ABC News · May 9, 2018

Gestational diabetes app making life easier for pregnant women

A smartphone app, developed by Australian scientists and health workers, is helping Queensland mothers-to-be protect themselves and their babies from the potential risks of gestational diabetes.

Reuters · Dec 5, 2017

FDA approves Novo Nordisk diabetes drug Ozempic

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Novo Nordisk A/S's diabetes drug Ozempic, setting the stage for a heated battle with Eli Lilly & Co's Trulicity.

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Reuters · Aug 1, 2017

Weight gain between pregnancies tied to gestational diabetes

(Reuters Health) - Women who gain substantial amounts of weight after their first pregnancy may be more likely to develop gestational diabetes during their next pregnancy, a Norwegian study suggests.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2017

Girls with early first periods become women with greater risk of gestational diabetes

As a young girl, getting your period for the first time is a big deal. It comes with mental and social expectations around “becoming a woman” and a host of cultural practices that act to celebrate or stigmatise menstruation.

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