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France steps up monitoring of diabetes drug used for weight loss

The French drug safety agency on Wednesday announced it was stepping up monitoring of Ozempic, a diabetes drug promoted by influencers on social networks who flaunt its weight-loss properties. As well as health concerns, the authorities say the increased demand could jeopardise access for legitimate diabetic patients.

Radio France Internationale

Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap

Eli Lilly will cut prices for some older insulins later this year and immediately expand a cap on costs insured patients pay when they fill prescriptions

The Independent UK

The ‘next Ozempic’ became a social media sensation. Then everything changed

When Mounjaro came on the market, TikTok went wild. People with obesity ordered the drug in droves thanks to a coupon that allowed them to access it for just $25 a month. Then the coupon went away, leaving destruction in its wake — and obese patients warring with diabetics. Emily…

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How use of diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss has led to a shortage: 'Let the diabetics have their drugs'

Ozempic has been catapulted into the public eye in recent months as celebrities and wellness influencers started taking it for weight loss. But Ozempic is a diabetes drug — and the craze has led to a shortage, leaving those who need it for Type 2 diabetes at a loss.

Tribune News Service

German minister calls for ban on advertising junk food to children

Cem Özdemir said measure would help protect children from obesity and diabetes

The Guardian - UK

The ‘next Ozempic’ became a social media sensation. Then everything changed

The Independent UK

The ‘next Ozempic’ became a social media sensation. Then everything changed

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DNA data offers benefits many of us will never realise

Collecting DNA data is not much help without the key to understanding what it all means. And that key is centralised health records.

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The ‘next Ozempic’ became a social media sensation. Then everything changed

The Independent UK

Study reveals gestational diabetes, preeclampsia linked to slower biological development in infants

According to a new study conducted by USC, gestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be associated with poorer biological development in babies. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Poor sleep joins list of heart disease signals

Americans doctors are now urged to assess sleep quality as a measure of heart health. Should Aussies follow suit?

The New Daily

The ‘next Ozempic’ became a social media sensation. Then everything changed

The Independent UK

Common pregnancy complications can slow infant's development in womb: Study

According to a new study led by USC, gestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

How Will beat type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise

'I stopped eating fast food from that day on.'

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Continuous glucose monitors are trendy wearables—but how useful are they? Here's what experts say

There isn't much research to back up glucose monitoring for the average person.

The Independent UK

What is ‘Ozempic face’? Doctors warn about facial ageing side effect of diabetes medications

“Weight loss may turn back your biological age, but it tends to turn your facial clock forward,” one dermatologist says

The Conversation

More Indonesian children are living with diabetes – so what can we do to prevent it?

Indonesian children under 18 were 70 times more likely to be living with diabetes in January 2023 than they were in 2010, the Indonesian Pediatric Society revealed this month.

The Independent UK

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Is reverse aging already possible? Some drugs that could treat aging might already be on the pharmacy shelves

Metformin is just one of many medications being explored to slow, stop, or even reverse aging.

The Independent UK

The ‘next Ozempic’ became a social media sensation. Then everything changed

The Independent UK

Hospital patients with learning disabilities developed diabetes after being fed treats and lack of exercise

Patients with learning disabilities in hospitals unable to get fresh air or go outside leading to weight gain, NHS report finds

The Independent UK

Meghan McCain says she has been ‘urged’ to take Ozempic four weeks after giving birth

‘I’m not taking it. I refuse,’ the TV personality says

Tribune News Service

Armed with hashtags, these activists made insulin prices a presidential talking point

Hannah Crabtree got active on Twitter in 2016 to find more people like herself: those with Type 1 diabetes who’d hacked their insulin pumps to automatically adjust the amount of insulin delivered.

Wales Online

How switching your usual cuppa could help blast dangerous visceral fat

Hidden fat can increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer

Daily Record

Scotland's most vulnerable people left unable to afford life-saving medicine amid cost of living crisis

One man with diabetes and epilepsy couldn’t afford to top up his meter so was left with no electricity and had to throw out the insulin in his fridge.

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