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The cost of the Ozempic craze

The drug shortage is affecting people with Type 2 diabetes, and a surge in cosmetic use is to blame

Salon · Mar 6, 2023

Editorial: What insulin should cost: Eli Lilly comes through for Americans with diabetes

A hearty thank you to Eli Lilly, one of the planet’s top three producers of insulin, for slashing the price of its most widely prescribed form of insulin by 70% while capping related out-of-pocket costs at $35 a month. That means diabetics with private insurance will now pay costs on…

Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2023

One in 10 Thai children obese: Dept

Almost 10% of Thai children are clinically obese, according to a Department of Health study. The report warned the situation is expected to get worse if parents and teachers fail to improve nutritional awareness among the young.

Bangkok Post · Mar 6, 2023

OPINION - The Leader podcast: Behind the celebrity weight-loss drug semaglutide

There’s always a new fad diet, fitness trend or alleged ‘quick fix’ and the latest one is called semaglutide - also known by brand names Ozempic and Wegovy.

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2023

University of Dundee company MyWay helps Scottish Muslims fast during Ramadan

A UNIVERSITY of Dundee spinout company specialising in diabetes care is helping Muslims with the condition to fast safely during Ramadan.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023

Half the world's population predicted to be overweight and obese by 2035 if current trends continue

Survey by the World Obesity Federation makes for grim reading if improvements are not made around the globe

Wales Online · Mar 3, 2023

Half the world will be overweight or obese by 2035, slim support for Australians

More than half of the world's population will be overweight or obese by 2035 without significant action, according to a report.

The New Daily · Mar 2, 2023

Few obese Australians receiving targeted GP support

More than two-thirds of Australian adults are classed as overweight or obese and that figure is projected to increase in coming years.

AAP · Mar 2, 2023

GPs in community health centres are withering from neglect

Under Medicare, GP clinics that once could provide time and care for the most vulnerable now have to squeeze in as many patients as possible

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023

More than half of humans on track to be overweight or obese by 2035 – report

Campaigners urge ambitious global intervention with 25% of people expected to be clinically obese in 12 years

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2023