The Latest Breaking News from diabetes

This country approves Ozempic to reduce risk of kidney disease in diabetes patients

The U.S. FDA has approved Novo Nordisk's Ozempic for reducing the risk of kidney failure and disease progression, as well as death due to heart problems in diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2025

New scheme offers diabetes-friendly twists on African-Caribbean meals

Heal-D supports type 2 diabetes self-management among black African and Caribbean adults

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025

Nursing leaders admit patients could choose assisted dying due to poor palliative care

England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty warned against rushing to meet ‘firm deadline’ for as he gave evidence to MPs led by Kim Leadbeater, the Labour backbencher who proposed the legislation

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Semaglutide: a "wonder drug" with risks

New research is finding semaglutide, a diabetes and obesity drug, has a lot to teach about how the body works

Salon · Jan 24, 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

“They’re Not Dead Until They’re Warm”: 30 Medical Facts That Should Come With A Warning Label

The world is full of curiosities. The post “They’re Not Dead Until They’re Warm”: 30 Medical Facts That Should Come With A Warning Label first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jan 23, 2025

Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks

Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only to treat diabetes – emerged as a promising new drug for weight management.

The Conversation · Jan 22, 2025

Ultrasound Weight Loss: GE HealthCare and Novo Nordisk’s Play

GLP-1 drugs have been all the rage for weight loss, but GE Healthcare and Novo Nordisk are working on a non-invasive approach to controlling metabolic functions

MarketBeat · Jan 22, 2025

The fibre phenomenon: 30 easy ways to get your fill of this life-changing nutrient

It reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer – while boosting the health of our gut microbiome and brain. Yet we all eat far too little fibre. Here is the no-fuss guide to getting your 30g a day

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025

Not just weight loss, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can help with 175 conditions; says groundbreaking study

In a surprising discovery, it was found that weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro can have a positive impact on a whopping 175 diseases and conditions. Apart from weight loss and diabetes control, GLP-1 medications can have a range of benefits, some of which are unexpected including how these…

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2025