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Participation in National Diabetes Prevention Program Is Cost-Saving

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 – Participants with prediabetes enrolled in the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) have a reduction in direct medical costs over two years, according to a study...

GLP-1 RAs Efficacious for Weight Loss in Overweight, Obesity Without Diabetes

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 – For adults with overweight or obesity without diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are efficacious for weight loss, according to a review published...

Social Life Protects From Stroke, Infections, Blood Proteins Suggest

MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 – Palling around with family and friends is more than just fun and relaxing – it also boosts health. A new study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior says that blood...

Adults Screened for Inactivity Have Lower Rates of Comorbid Conditions

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2025 – Adults screened for inactivity at well visits have lower rates of comorbid conditions, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in Preventing Chronic Disease. Cole G....

Late Eating Tied to Poor Glucose Tolerance

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2025 – Late consumption of calories is associated with worse glucose tolerance, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in Nutrition & Diabetes. Diana A. Díaz-Rizzolo, Ph.D., ...

How do GLP-1s Boost Weight Loss, Heart Health?

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2024 – Weight loss tops many folks’ list of New Years resolutions, and lots of people are turning to cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic to help them drop excess pounds. T...

FDA Approves First Generic Liraglutide Once-Daily Injection

THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2024 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic referencing Victoza (liraglutide; Hikma Pharmaceuticals), a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor...

FDA Approves Generic GLP-1 Medicine, Liraglutide, (a Victoza Generic), For Diabetes Treatment

THURSDAY, Dec. 26, (2024 HealthDay News)  – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday the approval of the first generic version of a daily injectable GLP-1 medicine for people ...

FDA Approves First Generic of GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Victoza (liraglutide injection) to Lower Blood Sugar in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

December 23, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic referencing Victoza (liraglutide injection) 18 milligram/3 milliliter, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)...

High Acceptance Seen for Liver Stiffness Test With Routine Retina Scan in T2DM

FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 – For individuals with type 2 diabetes, examination with vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) alongside retina scanning has a high acceptance rate, but...

FDA Says Shortage of GLP-1 Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) Is Over

THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration re-issued a decision first made by the agency in October that a shortage of the diabetes/weight-loss medication tirzepatide is over....

Empagliflozin Not Tied to Risk for New Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 – Empagliflozin initiation is not associated with incident nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) compared with initiation of a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor (DPP4i),...

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...

Blood Test Might Help Doctors Spot Multiple Diseases

THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2024 – A blood draw is a typical part of a person's regular check-up. But that blood sample might hold a lot more useful information about a person’s health than doctors are c...

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