The Latest Breaking News on Diabetes

Stephen Fry was vomiting five times a day while on weight-loss drug Ozempic

The presenter, 66, admitted: ‘I started feeling sick, and I started getting sicker and sicker and sicker’

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2024

JNCASR scientists develop pancreas-mimicking system for responsive insulin delivery in diabetes treatment

High blood glucose levels, indicating a need for insulin, prompts the release of insulin from a gel. This system is similar to having a tiny, self-regulating device that gives us just the right amount of medicine when we need it.

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024

Prenatal Tobacco Exposure, Smoking In Childhood Raise Risk Of Diabetes In Adults: Study

Researchers found that being exposed to tobacco before birth, as well as starting smoking during childhood or adolescence, significantly increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life.

Medical Daily · Mar 21, 2024

The debate over kids and Ozempic

Adolescents are being prescribed semaglutide for obesity, but some experts are concerned about band-aid solutions

Salon · Mar 19, 2024

Intense Exercise Boosts Hormone In Breast Milk That Protects Babies Against Diabetes: Study

Researchers found that breast milk becomes particularly beneficial for babies when mothers engage in high-intensity exercise.

Medical Daily · Mar 18, 2024

International body recommends more sensitive test to indicate risk of developing diabetes

IDF recommends 1-h PG test after OGTT for diabetes risk, with cut-off points at 155 mg/dL for IH and 209 mg/dL for T2D.

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024

These Celebrities Admitted To Taking Ozempic, And Some Had Terrible Side Effects

Though the drug only received FDA approval for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, these high-profile individuals have used it for weight loss. Some quit after a few weeks. The post These Celebrities Admitted To Taking Ozempic, And Some Had Terrible Side Effects first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 15, 2024

What is the HbA1C test and why is it used to check for diabetes? | Explained

India faces a diabetes crisis, with over 10 crore diabetics and 13.6 crore pre-diabetics, highlighting the importance of HbA1C testing. This article explains how the test works, when patients should use it, and its limitations.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

Texas City with Largest Proportion of Latino Population Has Highest Obesity Rate in the U.S.: Study

A report by WalletHub analyzed data from 100 of the most populated U.S. metro areas across 19 key metrics

Latin Times · Mar 14, 2024

Lingo Biosensor showed me how my body reacts to food stress and sleep

Wearing a Lingo glucose monitor for two weeks produced some surprising results

T3 · Mar 14, 2024