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Diabetes Risk Clusters In Households

TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 — Diabetes risk appears to cluster in households, a new study says. Three-quarters of people at risk for developing type 2 diabetes are living under the same roof as another p...

Diabetes Risk Commonly Clustered Within Households

TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 – Diabetes risk is commonly clustered within households, according to a study scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of...

Saliva Insulin Can Differentiate Hyperinsulinemia in Normoglycemic People

MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 – Saliva insulin can differentiate between normal and hyperinsulinemic responses among normoglycemic adults with different body mass index (BMI) classes, according to a study...

26.5 Percent of Adults With Diabetes Used GLP-1 RA Injectables in 2024

THURSDAY, Aug. 14, 2025 – In 2024, 26.5 percent of adults with diagnosed diabetes used glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) injectables, according to an August data brief published by...

Coffee Is Mostly Safe, Study Finds, But Some Contaminants Remain

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2025 — Your morning coffee is mostly free from harmful levels of toxins and contaminants, but a new investigation shows there’s room for improvement. “While some contaminants were ...

DASH Diet Modified for Diabetes Lowers Blood Glucose Levels

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2025 – A modified version of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is effective at lowering glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a study...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Reduce Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy

TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 – For individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a slightly increased risk for incident diabetic...

1 in 10 Americans Has Used GLP-1 Drugs For Weight Loss, Survey Says

FRIDAY, Aug. 8, 2025 — More than 1 in 10 Americans have used a GLP-1 drug for weight loss, a new survey by the RAND research group reveals. About 12% say they’ve tried GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, Weg...

New Weight Loss Pill From Eli Lilly, Orforglipron, Shows Promise in Early Study

FRIDAY, Aug. 8, 2025 — A new weight loss pill made by Eli Lilly helped people lose a significant amount of weight in a recent study. Taken at the highest dose, orforglipron helped patients lose an a...

French Fries Linked to Higher Odds for Type 2 Diabetes

THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 — The next time you’re asked "Fries with that?," maybe say no: Regular consumption of the potato-based treat raises your odds of type 2 diabetes by 20%, new research shows.  On ...

Study IDs Barriers to GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in Adolescents, Young Adults

THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 – A considerable proportion of adolescents and young adults eligible for glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are uninsured, and many young adults do not have...

Higher Intake of Total Potatoes Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk

THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 – A higher intake of total potatoes, especially French fries, is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published online Aug. 6 in...

Canagliflozin Tied to Reduction in HbA1c in Children, Teens With T2DM

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6, 2025 – Canagliflozin is associated with a clinically meaningful reduction in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) for children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Linked to Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

TUESDAY, Aug. 5, 2025 – For older adults with type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION),...

New Health Record System Aims to Make Sharing Info Easier, Trump Says

FRIDAY, Aug. 1, 2025 — President Donald Trump has introduced a new effort to help Americans more easily share their health records with doctors, using new technology and artificial intelligence (AI) t...

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