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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs May Lower the Risk for 14 Obesity-Related Cancers

A new study finds women taking GLP-1 Receptor agonists were significantly less likely to develop obesity-related cancers.

Popular Weight Loss Drugs Do Not Increase the Risk of Depression, Anxiety or Suicidal Ideation, Study Finds

In a new study, researchers found no association between treatment with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy and increased risk of adverse psychiatric events.

Are Continuous Glucose Monitors Giving Inaccurate Info to Health-Conscious Adults?

A new study finds healthy adults using CGMs are getting info that could lead to harmful dietary choices.

Nutrient Deficiencies Common in People with Type 2 Diabetes

A new study finds nearly half of people with type 2 diabetes suffer from multiple nutrient deficiencies

Dark Chocolate May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, New Study Finds

People who eat 5 servings per week of dark chocolate have a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at Harvard.

Type 2 Diabetes Before 50 May Up Dementia Risk

A new study finds people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those diagnosed at 70. Researchers say the link is especially strong in those with obesity.

Nearly 1 in 6 Adults in the U.S. Now Has Diabetes

A new report from the CDC finds 15.8% of adults in the U.S. has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes – and rates in men are higher than in women.

Frequent Hot Flashes Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A new study finds women who experience frequent hot flashes and night sweats during the menopause transition have significantly higher odds of developing type 2 diabetes.

Popular Diabetes and Weight-loss Drug May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study finds type 2 diabetes patients taking semaglutide have much lower odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease, regardless of weight, gender or age.

People With Type 2 Diabetes Who Follow a Low-Carb Diet May Be Able to Discontinue Medication, New Study Finds

Eating low-carb may help patients with mild type 2 diabetes recover function in their beta cells, which produce and release insulin, researchers say.

Meat-Heavy Diet Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A new global study finds daily consumption of processed meat or unprocessed red meat significantly raises the odds of developing type 2 diabetes.

Who’s Using GLP-1 Medications? Study Finds Major Shift in Patient Population

A new study finds GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are now being prescribed more often for obesity than type 2 diabetes.

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17 Jun
Blood Pressure Diet Helps Type 2 Diabetics

Blood Pressure Diet Helps Type 2 Diabetics

A diet meant to lower blood pressure also can be effective in treating type 2 diabetes after a few tweaks, a new clinical trial indicates.

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hype...

09 Jun
Combo Drug Treatment More Effective For Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetics

Combo Drug Treatment More Effective For Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetics

Prompt treatment with a drug combo can effectively manage chronic kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes, a new clinical trial shows.

Patients prescribed the combination of ...

30 May
Combo Diabetes/High Blood Pressure Threatening More American Lives

Combo Diabetes/High Blood Pressure Threatening More American Lives

Twice as many Americans now face the increased risk of death that comes from having both high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, a new study reports.

About 12% of the U.S. populat...

09 Apr
Diet Drinks, Processed Foods Might Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Diet Drinks, Processed Foods Might Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Food additive mixtures commonly found in diet drinks, soups, dairy desserts and sauces may slightly increase a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study says.

A mixture o...