Nearly one in three heart disease deaths in England involves people with diabetes, report reveals.
Nearly one-third of cardiovascular disease-related deaths in the UK happen among those with diabetes, based on new findings from key charities. The National Diabetes Audit indicates that 29% of the deaths—totaling 144,590 in 2022—were linked to this condition. This marks a significant rise from just 15% in 2009. The annual expenditure on diabetes care is […]
Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes: officials
Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death has been revealed as a complication of diabetes, authorities confirmed Wednesday. New York City’s Chief Medical Laboratory confirmed to Fox News Digital that she died naturally from complications of diabetes, citing the results of the lab. The causes and methods of death were revised after reviewing her clinical laboratory results. […]
Food additive combos linked to higher risk of diabetes, study reveals
Some additives in ultra-highly processed foods are known to be harmful to the body, but what about when these ingredients are combined? A new study published in the Journal PLOS Medicine reveals that certain food additive combinations can lead to increased risks for dangerous health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. French researchers from several […]
US senator says diabetes and weight-loss drug changed his life, here’s why
The US Senator said GLP-1 drugs changed his life – and now he is seeking widespread access to anti-obesity drugs. In the New York Times on April 8th, Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) wrote about his experiences with Murjaro (Tilzepatido). Injectable prescription drugs are primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes. The health benefits of Ozempic […]
Type 2 diabetes increases risk of liver and pancreatic cancers, study shows | Health
People with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk for some of the most lethal cancers, including liver and pancreatic tumors, with the greatest elevation in women, studies suggesting. An analysis of 95,000 health records shows that the risk of pancreatic cancer is almost twice as high, and women who have recently been diagnosed with […]
‘Alarming’ data reveals high diabetes risk for pregnant women in English jails | Prisons and probation
Pregnant women in British prisons are three times more likely to be diagnosed with gestational diabetes, according to new “surprising” data. Figures obtained through the Freedom of Information (FOI) request are requests from the NHS Trust, which provides health care to women's prisons in the UK, with 12% of women receiving pregnancy-related care in 2023. […]
Weight-loss, diabetes drugs linked to vision problems in small study
Common medications for diabetes and weight loss can have unexpected side effects. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists used to treat type 2 diabetes and/or obesity were associated with visual impairment in a small study at the University of British Columbia. Some common GLP-1 drugs include Ozempic and Wegovy, which contains semaglutide as the active […]
Diabetes, heart disease cases skyrocket — and scientists pinpoint one key reason
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FDA approves GLP-1 generic for Type 2 diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Generic daily injection approved GLP-1 treatment for type 2 diabetes patients aged 10 years and older. Currently in short supply, liraglutide injection, sold under the brand name Victoza, will provide a low-cost option for people in need of a GLP-1 treatment. “Generic drugs provide additional treatment options that […]
FDA approves Hikma’s generic version of Novo’s diabetes drug Victoza
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Hikma Pharmaceuticals' generic version of Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Victoza, paving the way for the launch of another treatment in the country. Hikma's branded generic will compete with Teva Pharmaceuticals' approved generic Victoza, which was launched in the U.S. earlier this year. Authorized generics are exact […]