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Obesity drug boom pushes Novo Nordisk shares to record high

Market value of Danish drugmaker behind Wegovy and Ozempic tops $500bn as demand soars

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss Drug Maker Novo Nordisk's Profit Surges As Sales Boom

Weight-loss Drug Maker Novo Nordisk's Profit Surges As Sales Boom

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk posted bumper profits for 2023 on Wednesday, driven by blockbuster sales of diabetes and obesity treatments that helped it become Europe's most valuable company.

International Business Times

UK house prices rise in January, Novo Nordisk obesity drug sales surge – as it happened

UK house prices rise in January, Novo Nordisk obesity drug sales surge – as it happened

Nationwide says housing market looks ‘more positive’ as prices rise 0.7%; the Danish maker of Ozempic and Wegovy predicts further strong growth in 2024

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Metabolic Dysfunction In Women: Study Identifies Reproductive Factors That Raise Risk Of Diabetes, High Cholesterol

Certain reproductive characteristics in females are key risk factors for metabolic dysfunction, potentially increasing the likelihood of developing diabetes and high cholesterol in later stages of life, according to a new study.

Weight loss injection to be made available in UK within weeks

Mounjaro will come in a four-dose device known as a KwikPen for people with type 2 diabetes or obesity

The Guardian - UK

NGOs can help government in early detection of non-communicable diseases, says Health Secretary

Tanker Foundation and other organizations can assist the government in early detection and prevention of complications due to uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes.

Can Chocolate-Coated Insulin Pills Replace Needles? Animal Study Shows Promising Results For Diabetes Patients

Good news might be on the horizon for people with diabetes, as a swallowable insulin pill tucked in a piece of chocolate might replace painful insulin shots in the future.

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Loss of cells in pancreas in elderly can cause age-related diabetes

Loss of cells in pancreas in elderly can cause age-related diabetes

They identified significant trends in the types of cells lost due to islet cell loss across age groups and sexes, suggesting that insulin-producing beta cell loss was the primary cause of ICL in the elderly. Read further on Dynamite News:

New Diabetes Treatment? Study Suggests Cold Water Swimming, Cinnamon Supplements Could Lower Blood Sugar Levels

New Diabetes Treatment? Study Suggests Cold Water Swimming, Cinnamon Supplements Could Lower Blood Sugar Levels

Researchers have found that the new approach helped lower the blood sugar levels of rats with diabetes.

How loss of cells in pancreas in elderly cause age-related diabetes

How loss of cells in pancreas in elderly cause age-related diabetes

Researchers have looked into the disappearance of pancreatic islet cells in people who have never suffered pancreatitis. Read further on Dynamite News:

NHS medicines shortage putting lives at risk, pharmacists warn

NHS medicines shortage putting lives at risk, pharmacists warn

Unpublished figures reveal a doubling of products in short supply over past two years

The Guardian - UK

Heart disease is the biggest killer of women under 75 - so why are heart attacks so often misdiagnosed?

Heart disease is the biggest killer of women under 75 - so why are heart attacks so often misdiagnosed?

The BHF reports that 50% of heart attacks in women are misdiagnosed, the experts explain why and how to prevent one

Loss of cells in pancreas in elderly might cause age-related diabetes

Loss of cells in pancreas in elderly might cause age-related diabetes

Tokyo Metropolitan University researchers investigated pancreatic islet cell loss (ICL) in persons who had no prior pancreatic issues. Read further on Dynamite News:

Unlocking the truth about diabetes: ‘The science has been pretty awful’

Unlocking the truth about diabetes: ‘The science has been pretty awful’

More than 400m people around the world have diabetes, and many control the condition using insulin. But science writer Gary Taubes believes it’s this very treatment that is behind the current epidemic. Does his controversial case for a diet-based alternative to medicine have any bite?

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Senior diabetologist advocates use of Metformin by 8th week of pregnancy to prevent gestational diabetes

Chennai-based diabetologist advocates early testing for gestational diabetes and the use of Metformin for treatment.

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Healthcare to go: roadside clinics help keep Kenya’s truckers rolling

A life on the road puts drivers at risk of hypertension and diabetes but often puts doctors out of reach. A network of clinics on key routes is helping to combat lifestyle diseases

FDA finds no evidence of suicidal thoughts from diabetes and obesity drugs

The FDA states that popular drugs for diabetes and obesity do not appear to be linked to suicidal thoughts but continues to investigate reports.

The Independent UK

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy show no link with suicide, FDA says

Federal officials say a preliminary review finds no connection between suicidal thoughts and a new class of diabetes and obesity drugs

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Why don't fruit bats get diabetes? New understanding of how they've adapted to a high-sugar diet could lead to treatments for people

People around the world eat too much sugar. When the body is unable to process sugar effectively, leading to excess glucose in the blood, this can result in diabetes. According to the World Health Organization, diabetes became the ninth leading cause of death in 2019.

These patients had to lobby for correct diabetes diagnoses. Was their race a reason?

Misdiagnosed patients can spend months or years trying to manage the wrong condition.

Technology Innovation Award for diabetologist

The award is for his pioneering efforts in the field of diabetes and his work in advancing technological solutions for better diabetes care.

Kerala ties up with Cuban govt. to make drugs for diabetic foot ulcers

A tie-up with the Cuban government to explore the possibility of producing drugs for diabetic foot ulcers and a campaign to ensure early detection of breast cancer are among the steps the Health department in Kerala is taking up this year to check lifestyle diseases. They are part of the…

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Dexcom's Recent 66% Run Continues With A Breakout On Bullish Fourth-Quarter Sales

Dexcom stock broke out Monday after the diabetes devices maker whipped fourth-quarter expectations and announced a new CGM due this summer.

PSC candidates with Type 1 diabetes can keep medicines inside exam hall

After general education and higher education institutions, the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) too has decided to extend special consideration to candidates having Type 1 diabetes during examinations.

Ozempic and Wegovy Show Lower Risk of Suicidal Thoughts

Hold onto your hats, folks, because there's some fascinating news in the world of diabetes and obesity drugs! A recent federal study found that people taki...

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