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The Latest Breaking News from diabetes

Weight-loss drugs under review in UK after reports of suicidal thoughts

Ozempic and Saxenda among drugs being reviewed after five reports of suspected adverse reactions in patients

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023

Obese people on weight-loss jabs ‘should be prepared to stay on them for life’

Semaglutide is approved for use on the NHS for treating obesity.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Ozempic users report stomach paralysis as weight loss drug side effect: ‘I wish I never touched it’

The FDA has received reports of stomach paralysis among patients taking Ozempic and Wegovy

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

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Horse health research will help humans stay healthy, too, with insights on reining in diabetes and obesity

As a veterinary science researcher, equine surgeon and sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist, I’ve seen firsthand the similarities between horses and humans.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2023

Late night snacking could increase risk of diabetes and heart disease, study says

Quality over quantity of snacks was also found to impact the health outcome

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Rates of major illness such as cancer and diabetes to soar by a third by 2040

‘Growth in major illness will place additional demand on all parts of the NHS,’ warns think tank lead Anita Charlesworth

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

‘Catastrophic’ forecast shows 9m people in England with major illnesses by 2040

Cases of dementia, diabetes, cancer, depression and kidney disease expected to soar as growing numbers reach old age

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023

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WeightWatchers and Noom push Ozempic-like drugs over willpower

Executives promise ‘the demise of dieting.’ Could we be so lucky?

Fortune · Jul 24, 2023

Timing Of Meals Crucial In Reducing Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Shows

Late breakfast and dinner increase diabetes risk by 59%, while eating five times a day reduces it, study finds

Zenger · Jul 22, 2023

Taking healthcare to the people | The complete Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam experience in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (MTM) is a path-breaking project providing surveillance and intervention for health needs of its people. It has improved accessibility, early detection of diabetes/hypertension, and reduced out-of-pocket expenditure. Challenges remain, such as human resources, data accuracy, drug delivery, and evaluating outcomes. WHVs, VHNs, and digital tools…

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Clinics told to stop prescribing medicines as weight loss drug hits diabetes supply

Government alert warns shortages have ‘serious clinical implications’ for diabetes patients

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

Helping Hand Foundation and Osmania General Hospital collaborate to provide free customised diabetic shoes

HHF & OGH join forces to provide customised diabetic shoes for free to address challenges faced by individuals suffering from diabetes-related foot problems. Shoes, typically priced between ₹2,000-2,500, are procured at a reduced cost of ₹800, making them accessible to patients. 15 pairs of shoes already ordered, demand expected to…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

New UK-assisted study shows link between violence and adult diabetes

The University of Kentucky contributed to a new study showing people who experience interpersonal violence as a child or adult have a higher chance of developing adult diabetes

WEKU · Jul 19, 2023

Global diabetes cases on pace to soar to 1.3 billion people in the next 3 decades, new study finds

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023

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The Conversation · Jul 14, 2023

Is the ‘barefoot-boy summer’ trend bad for your feet? Experts explain

Riffing off 2019’s “hot girl summer” and 2022’s “Adam Sandler summer”, online magazine The Cut has declared 2023 the year of the “barefoot-boy summer”.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Have you been affected by a UK shortage of diabetes and weight loss drugs?

Amid a national shortage of liraglutide and semaglutide, we want to speak to people who rely on these medicines

The Conversation · Jul 12, 2023

Common diabetes drug metformin could protect against long COVID

There are no drugs to treat long COVID – a condition that affects around 2 million people in the UK alone – so you can imagine the excitement when a cheap diabetes drug called metformin was shown to decrease the risk of getting the disease.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Raven Symone says people shouldn’t use Ozempic for ‘glamazon purposes’

Former Disney star opened up about her family’s history of diabetes

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023

Man with type 1 diabetes smashes record for kayaking around Britain

Dougal Glaisher, 23, paddled 2,000 miles in 40 days, beating previous record by 27 days

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Stress on continuing education and technology inputs in diabetes treatment to achieve successful outcomes

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal has stressed the need for prioritising diabetes research in view of the significant burden of diabetes on society, both in terms of health-care costs and the well-being of individuals

The Conversation · Jul 10, 2023

Ozempic shortages in the UK may last until 2024 – here’s why

A global shortage means some people with diabetes are struggling to access the drug semaglutide, which is sold under the brand name Ozempic.

Wales Online · Jul 10, 2023

Investigation into risk of suicidal and self-harm thoughts among users of Wegovy, Saxenda and other weight loss jabs

It will also look at one used to for type 2 diabetes

The Times of India · Jul 10, 2023

Monsoon can trigger skin infections: How those with diabetes can take care of their skin during monsoon

The excitement of monsoon season often gets dampened by the health troubles it brings with it, for example, skin infection. Cases of bacterial and fungal infections are seen mostly during the monsoon season. The humidity makes it a haven for the pathogens to grow and sustain and hence makes monsoon…

The Times of India · Jul 9, 2023

Factors that are causing higher incidence of Diabetes type 2 in children

We are witnessing an increasing number of cases of type 2 diabetes in children, particularly among adolescents aged 12-18 years. Although type 2 diabetes has traditionally been more prevalent in older adults, there has been a concerning rise in its occurrence among children and adolescents in recent years. According to…

Dynamite News · Jul 9, 2023

Study finds how deep-sleep brain waves predict blood sugar control

Researchers have known that a lack of quality sleep can increase a person's risk of diabetes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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