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Turning Off TV Better For Heart Health Of Folks Predisposed To Diabetes

THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 – People with a higher genetic risk for type 2 diabetes also have a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and other heart-related diseases. But controlling that risk could be...

Recent Decade Saw No Change in Diabetes Prevalence in U.S. Adults

FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 – Between 2013 and 2023, there was no change in the prevalence of diabetes among U.S. adults, but glycemic control worsened, according to a research letter published online...

FDA Approves Merilog (insulin-aspart-szjj), a Biosimilar to NovoLog

February 14, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Merilog (insulin-aspart-szjj) as biosimilar to NovoLog (insulin aspart) for the improvement of glycemic control in adults...

FDA Approves Merilog, First Rapid-Acting Insulin Biosimilar for Patients With Diabetes

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Merilog (insulin-aspart-szjj) as a biosimilar to Novolog (insulin aspart) for adults and pediatric patients with...

FDA Approves Merilog, First Rapid-Acting Insulin Biosimilar for Patients With Diabetes

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Merilog (insulin-aspart-szjj) as a biosimilar to Novolog (insulin aspart) for adults and pediatric patients with...

Belly Fat, Diabetes and Drinking Doubles Liver Disease Risk

THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2025 – If you've got a big belly, diabetes or high blood pressure, you may want to limit your alcohol, experts warn, as drinking could significantly raise your odds for serious...

FDA Approves Susvimo for Diabetic Macular Edema

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Susvimo (ranibizumab) 100 mg/mL for treating diabetic macular edema. Susvimo is the first and only FDA-approved treatment ...

Diabetes Remission Increased With Dapagliflozin Plus Calorie Restriction

MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2025 – For patients with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, dapagliflozin plus regular calorie restriction is associated with a significantly higher rate of remission of...

Diabetes Prevention Program Saves People Money, Study Shows

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2025 – Preventing diabetes can be as good for a person’s wallet as it is for their health, a new study says. People participating in a diabetes prevention program saved more than $...

Artificial Sweetener Use Tied to Less-Healthy Diets

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2024 – Folks who switch to artificial sweeteners in drinks and food may be drawn to other types of unhealthy fare – bringing down the quality of their overall diet, new research...

Layperson-Delivered Empathetic Intervention Ups Glycemic Control

FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2024 – A telephone-based layperson-delivered empathetic engagement is beneficial for improving glycemic control in patients with diabetes with low income, according to a study...

Weaker Handgrip Strength Tied to Higher Likelihood of Diabetes

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 – Weaker handgrip strength (HGS) appears to be associated with a higher likelihood of having diabetes mellitus (DM) among postmenopausal women, according to a study...

Earlier Type 2 Diabetes Diagnoses Bring Higher Odds for Dementia

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 -- A type 2 diabetes diagnosis before age 50 comes with a health risk that patients might not expect. Especially if they are obese, these folks are more likely to develop ...

AHA: AI Analysis of Images, Videos Can ID Early Hypertension, Diabetes

MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 – Machine learning analysis of photo and video data demonstrates a promising way to noninvasively detect early hypertension and diabetes, according to a study presented at the...

Diabetes Meds Metformin, GLP-1s Can Also Curb Asthma

MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 – Drugs already taken by millions of diabetes patients appear to also help slash asthma attacks by up to 70%, new British research shows. The two drugs are metformin, one of...

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