The Latest Breaking News on Diabetes

Increase regulation of online sale of weight-loss jabs, pharmacists say

Current rules leave door open for medicines to be supplied without appropriate patient consultation, association says

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025

Pharmacy leaders issue fresh warning over online sales of weight loss jabs

Pharmacists say they are aware of people being wrongly prescribed the drugs who have previously had eating disorders, or whose body weight is low.

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025

In Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, a push for residents to lose weight and curb diabetes

In Brownsville, the city and local hospital have helped residents lose more than 23,000 pounds since 2008.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 23, 2025

Weight-loss jabs may have wider health benefits, study suggests

The study was based on analysis of data from 2.4 million participants.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

Weight-loss jabs linked to reduced risk of 42 conditions including dementia

Psychotic disorders also among conditions found less likely when people with diabetes took medications found in jabs

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2025

After call to overhaul diagnosis of obesity, how can you tell if your weight is a problem?

Report by Lancet Commission says BMI should be used as ‘screening tool’ rather than determining factor

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2025

Medicare announces 15 new drugs chosen for price negotiations, including popular weight loss drug Ozempic

Any negotiated prices will go into effect in 2027, federal health officials say

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

OPINION - A London hospital is prescribing weight-loss jobs, but this is why they're a bad use of precious NHS cash

So, how should we feel about the news that Guy’s hospital is one of the first in the country to prescribe weight-loss jabs on the NHS?

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

That Extra Sausage May Harm Your Brain: Here's How Red And Processed Meats Affect Cognitive Health

Researchers now urge cutting back on red meat, particularly processed ones, to reduce the risk of memory issues and dementia.

Medical Daily · Jan 16, 2025

Forcing children to finish meals could be fuelling obesity crisis

Children need portion sizes that reflect their body size

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025