The Latest Breaking News on Diabetes

Obese people ‘will have to wait’ for weight loss jab Mounjaro, NHS officials warn

Mounjaro to be rolled out to only patients with the highest needs, the NHS has said

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

Eating dark chocolate five times a week could lower type 2 diabetes risk – study

Meanwhile, an increased intake of milk chocolate was associated with weight gain, researchers found

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Fast food chains accused of ‘flooding’ areas near UK schools with unhealthy options

Health secretary accuses fast food outlets such as KFC, Domino’s and Subway of ‘cruelly targeting kids’ near schools

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2024

Researchers find strategies to show low blood glucose in type 1 diabetes

One novel approach to treating type 1 diabetes may involve blocking the somatostatin hormone to stop harmful blood glucose dips. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 28, 2024

Common Food Additive May Affect Intestine, Raise Risk Of Diabetes: Study Finds

Researchers have found that carrageenan(E407), a common food additive used as an emulsifier and thickening agent, is linked to an increased risk of diabetes.

Medical Daily · Nov 28, 2024

Researchers of tobacco, alcohol and ultra-processed foods face threats and intimidation – new study

Cancer, heart disease, chronic respiratory conditions, diabetes and stroke now account for nearly three-quarters of all deaths globally. Investigating the causes of these diseases has never been more crucial for public health.

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2024

Cheap Ozempic? Millions of obese Americans wait on Trump’s decision

Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $ 35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

Biden Proposes Medicare, Medicaid Access For Popular Weight-Loss Drugs

The Biden Administration's proposal expands Medicare and Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs, cutting costs for millions while addressing the obesity crisis.

Benzinga · Nov 26, 2024

Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans

Millions of obese Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

Study finds yet another use for popular diabetes and obesity drugs

Several new uses have been found for the drugs

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024