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Using Continuous Glucose Monitors Without Diabetes
A quarter-size device that tracks the rise and fall of sugar in your blood is the latest source of hope - and hype - in the growing buzz around wearable health technology.Continuous glucose monitors, small patches that provide 24-hour insight into concentrations of sugar in...
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US Agencies to Define Ultra-Processed Foods
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration are gathering data to create a uniform definition of ultra-processed foods. The agencies announced a joint Request for Information (RFI), to be published...
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7,000 Steps a Day Effective at Reducing Health Risks
Walkers don't need to march 10,000 steps a day to gain substantial health benefits, a comprehensive new evidence review has concluded. Instead, getting just 7,000 steps a day appears to be most effective in reducing a person's risk of death and chronic illness, researchers...
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'Weekend Warriors' With Diabetes Slash Death Risk
A "weekend warrior" exercise schedule can lower diabetics' risk of early death, a new study says.People with diabetes who get all their recommended weekly exercise in one or two sessions - the "weekend warrior" approach - were 21% less likely to die early from any cause...
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Forever Chemicals Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
So-called "forever chemicals" could be increasing Americans' risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study says. Higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are associated with a significantly greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the form of...
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Minimal Blood Sugar Rises Affect a Man's Virility
Even small increases in blood sugar might put a dent in a man's virility, a new study says. Minimally elevated blood glucose levels are linked to a decline in sperm movement and erectile function, even if levels are below the threshold for diabetes, according to findings...
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Five Best Fruits to Eat With Diabetes
A diabetes diagnosis can feel overwhelming, with questions about what to eat and how to manage daily meals often at the forefront. Many people think that because fruits contain a lot of sugar that they are off limits for people with diabetes. However, according to Health,...
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Poor Oral Health Linked to Chronic Health Problems
Poor dental health could be a harbinger of chronic illnesses like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study warns. People with missing teeth, coated tongues and other signs of poor oral health also were more likely to have elevated blood sugar, high cholesterol and...
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AI Detects Vision-Robbing Diabetic Eye Disease
A new AI-powered retina tracker can help doctors screen for a vision-destroying diabetic eye disease, researchers say. The Simple Mobile AI Retina Tracker (SMART) program achieved greater than 99% accuracy in screening for diabetic retinopathy, researchers reported Monday at...
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GLP-1 Drugs Increase Risk for Acid Reflux, GERD
Folks using GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic are more likely to suffer from severe acid reflux, a new study says. People with Type 2 diabetes were more likely to suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) if they were prescribed a GLP-1 drug compared to those...
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CDC: 1 in 3 Teens Now Have Prediabetes
A new government estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetes, putting them at risk for Type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems. In a new analysis, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about 8.4 million 12- to 17-year-olds...
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Study: There's No Safe Amount of Processed Meat
A new study finds that eating even a little processed meat, drinking soda or consuming trans fats puts you at risk for serious health problems. The research, published recently in the journal Nature Medicine, looked at more than 60 earlier studies on how diet affects the...
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Mattel Launches Barbie Doll With Diabetes
Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes in a bid to foster a greater sense of inclusion and empathy among children, a company vice-president said. The new Barbie has been designed in partnership with the global type 1 diabetes not-for-profit...
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Obesity Drug Prices Drop, Supply Still a Challenge
Prices are falling for the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound, but steady access to the drugs remains challenging. The medications still amount to around $500 per month for those without insurance - out of reach for many patients. And even for people with...
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Ozempic May Benefit Some Type 1 Diabetes Patients
People with Type 1 diabetes who need to lose weight can benefit from the blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide currently approved only for Type 2 diabetes, according to results from a small trial. Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk's diabetes drugs Ozempic and...
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RFK Jr. Says HHS to Encourage Wearable Devices
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday that the Department of Health and Human Services plans to launch an advertising campaign to encourage Americans to adopt wearable devices, such as those that measure heart rate or blood glucose levels.Shares of...
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Stem Cell Therapy Cures Some With Type 1 Diabetes
A single infusion of a new stem cell-based treatment may have helped 10 out of 12 people with severe Type 1 diabetes stop using insulin, researchers report. The treatment, called zimislecel, was made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. It's an infusion of lab-grown islet cells -...
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Diabetes Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Decline
A common blood test can flag early Alzheimer's disease patients who are four times more likely to experience rapid brain decline, a new study says. The test - the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index -assesses a person's level of insulin resistance and can estimate their risk of...
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Cases of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar Recalled
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall for Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar cans sold in 12-pack and 24-pack cases as they actually contain full sugar content. More than 19,000 of these cases have been targeted for mislabeling making them unsafe for people with...
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Dr. Crandall: Exercise Snacks Lower Heart Risks
Get up from your couch or desk chair. It is time for an exercise snack. These shorts bursts of activity that don't require any equipment can be incorporated into your busy day, and they come with a host of health benefits. Editor's Note: The Smartest Health Tool You'll Ever...
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Diabetes Drug Effective for Fatty Liver Disease
A repurposed diabetes drug can be an effective tool against fatty liver disease, a new clinical trial has found. Dapagliflozin helped people reduce fat levels in their liver and avoid liver scarring that comes with the condition, which doctors call metabolic...
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Dangerous Eye Disorder Rare Side Effect of Ozempic
The European Medicines Agency's safety committee has concluded that a potentially dangerous eye condition is a very rare side effect of Novo Nordisk's popular treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, it said on Friday. The condition called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic...
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Combo Diabetes, High Blood Pressure Cases Doubled
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. population had high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes at the same time in 2018, up from 6% in 1999,...
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HIV Pill Improves Diabetic Eye Disease
An inexpensive pill for treating HIV could become an alternative to injections for diabetic eye disease, a small study suggests. "An oral drug that improves vision in diabetic macular edema (DME) would be a game changer because it would be more convenient for patients than...
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FDA Halts Sale of Off-Brand Ozempic, Other GLP-1s
A federal deadline ending sale of off-brand weight-loss and diabetes medications is now in effect, cutting off access to drugs many patients count on. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already declared that shortages of popular GLP-1 medications have ended, CNN...