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NHS lifestyle scheme has ‘huge benefits’ for people at risk of diabetes, study finds

International study finds those on England programme have bigger drops in BMI, blood sugar and bad cholesterol

The Guardian - UK

Type 2 diabetes prevention programme ‘reaps other benefits’ – study

The NHS programme appears to help patients lose weight and reduce blood pressure, as well as reduce their sugar levels.

The Independent UK

Only remission is possible in diabetes, not cure, says diabetologist

Diabetics can achieve remission, but must maintain strict diet/exercise & weight. Type 1 diabetes cannot be cured, but type 2 can be managed with meds. Risk factors include high BMI, family history, stress, & sedentary lifestyle. Pre-diabetics should take precautions & monitor symptoms.

The Hindu

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Initiative launched to assist college students in Chennai stay healthy and in shape

M.V. Diabetes & M. Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre launched Chennai Slim & Fit 2.0 to educate college students on healthy lifestyle & prevent obesity. 6,000 school students were followed in 2007, with findings published in 2013. Nina Reddy, Joint MD of Savera Hotel, urged people to look after themselves &…

The Hindu

My mind was poisoned by diet culture. Then I tried weightlifting

In the Ozempic era, the craze for thinness is everywhere. But if you concentrate specifically on what your body can do, it is sometimes possible to rearrange your brain, writes Zing Tsjeng

The Guardian - UK

Sleep Deficit Raises Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Risk In Women: Study

The study found that women who missed just 90 minutes of sleep over six weeks had an overall increase of insulin resistance by nearly 15%.

Medical Daily

Lack Of Sleep Raises Diabetes Risk In Women, Study Warns

Shortening sleep by 90 minutes for six weeks increases insulin resistance, particularly in postmenopausal women.

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Remission of diabetes, desirable, but not essential

On World Diabetes Day, November 14, we must rededicate ourselves to achieving the dream of a diabetes complications-free India

The Hindu

ICMR-NIN scientists find alarming obesity levels in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

ICMR-NIN study finds alarming obesity rates in Hyderabad & Telugu States; 47.7% urban adults in Telangana & 46.7% rural adults in AP obese. Over 11% urban & 6% rural adults suffer from hypertension; 5% in both regions have diabetes. Adults aged 40-59 & those engaged in clerical/skilled/semi-skilled occupations have higher…

The Hindu

Woman dies after taking Ozempic to lose weight for daughter’s wedding

Trish Webster lost 16 kilograms but the consequences were allegedly lethal

The Independent UK

People should adopt ‘old-fashioned’ ways of staying healthy – Sir Chris Whitty

Making it easy and attractive for people to exercise is one of the most effective ways of maintaining independence, the Chief Medical Officer said.

The Independent UK

Shortage of medicines hits beneficiaries of Mittayi project for Type 1 diabetic children

Beema & Hiba, two home-makers, are struggling to provide insulin, needles & glucometer strips for their children with Type 1 diabetes. Mittayi, a project implemented by the State govt, provides medicines & care, but has been facing shortages for two weeks. KSSM has clarified that funds for medicines have been…

The Hindu

Paying attention to the resolute link between diabetes and the liver

Diabetes is linked to liver health: 101M Indians have diabetes, 136M prediabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to fatty liver, hepatic insulin resistance, and hepatic glucose production. This can lead to NASH, cirrhosis, and HCC. Lifestyle changes, calorie restriction, and medicines can help reduce fatty liver and reverse liver changes. Annual…

The Hindu

FDA approves new weight loss drug

Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug

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AstraZeneca makes big push into weight-loss market with obesity pill deal

UK drugmaker signs agreement with China’s Eccogene to work on an obesity and type 2 diabetes pill

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FDA approves Zepbound, a new obesity drug that will take on Wegovy

Eli Lilly said the obesity medicine, which helped adults in clinical studies lose about 20% of their body weight, will be available in the U.S. by the end of the year. The list price will be $1,060.

The Independent UK

Diabetes drug authorised for weight management and loss – MHRA

Obese and overweight adults could have access to Tirzepatide – also known as Mounjaro – if it receives further approval.

The Independent UK

FDA approves new version of diabetes drug Mounjaro for weight loss

Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug

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Woman dies after taking Ozempic to lose weight for daughter’s wedding

Trish Webster lost 16 kilograms but the consequences were allegedly lethal

Evening Standard

More than 150,000 people with type 1 diabetes to be offered artificial pancreas

Health experts say technology could be 'life-changing' for diabetes patients

The Independent UK

Major diabetes breakthrough as 150,000 people to be offered artificial pancreas

Technology will be ‘game changer’ for people with type 1 diabetes, top health official says

The Independent UK

Drugs aren't required to be tested in people who are obese. Here's why that's a problem

More than 40% of American adults are considered obese, yet the medications many take are rarely tested in bigger bodies

The Guardian - UK

NHS to offer 150,000 people with type 1 diabetes an artificial pancreas

Move to make more than half of those living with condition in England and Wales eligible for device hailed as gamechanger

The Independent UK

Patients more likely to lose weight if GPs frame options as ‘good news’ – study

People were less likely to sign up to weight-loss programmes when doctors talked about obesity in a negative way, researchers found.

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Salt's impact on T2 diabetes

Sugar is most often associated with T2 diabetes . . . but could salt be just as much of a cause?

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