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Prescription of diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss ‘contributing to UK shortage’

Experts and patients concerned over off-label prescribing of drug famous as celebrity slimming jab

The Guardian - UK

Childhood obesity leads to a lifetime of poor health

An article on why childhood obesity is on the rise even in underdeveloped countries

The Hindu

Too few UK families know how to cook healthy meals from basic ingredients, says Tory MP Sir Robert Goodwill

He warns that the obesity crisis particularly affects people on lower incomes

Evening Standard

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Obesity levels rising as fifth of households face food insecurity, MPs warn

MPs also raised concerns that ‘many households are skipping meals’ as supermarkets pay high levels of dividends to shareholders.

The Independent UK

They billed Medicare late for his anesthesia. He went to collections for a $3,000 tab

Medicare was supposed to cover the entire cost of his procedure. But the anesthesia provider failed to file its claims in a timely manner and billed the patient instead.

WEKU

Obese people on weight-loss jabs ‘should be prepared to stay on them for life’

New weight loss drugs must be prioritised for those who most need it amid widespread shortages, experts warn

The Independent UK

Diabetic people's diet should be rich in ultra-processed foods: Study

According to an Italian study by the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed, regardless of the nutritional value of a person's diet, eating highly processed foods which are frequently made in factories increases the risk of death for those who have type 2 diabetes. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Weight-loss drugs under review in UK after reports of suicidal thoughts

Ozempic and Saxenda among drugs being reviewed after five reports of suspected adverse reactions in patients

The Guardian - UK

Obese people on weight-loss jabs ‘should be prepared to stay on them for life’

Semaglutide is approved for use on the NHS for treating obesity.

The Independent UK

Ozempic users report stomach paralysis as weight loss drug side effect: ‘I wish I never touched it’

The FDA has received reports of stomach paralysis among patients taking Ozempic and Wegovy

The Independent UK

Timing Of Meals Crucial In Reducing Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Shows

Late breakfast and dinner increase diabetes risk by 59%, while eating five times a day reduces it, study finds

Zenger

Taking healthcare to the people | The complete Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam experience in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (MTM) is a path-breaking project providing surveillance and intervention for health needs of its people. It has improved accessibility, early detection of diabetes/hypertension, and reduced out-of-pocket expenditure. Challenges remain, such as human resources, data accuracy, drug delivery, and evaluating outcomes. WHVs, VHNs, and digital tools…

The Hindu

Clinics told to stop prescribing medicines as weight loss drug hits diabetes supply

Government alert warns shortages have ‘serious clinical implications’ for diabetes patients

The Independent UK

In older adults, a little excess weight isn’t such a bad thing

Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to 15 pounds, weight they’ve gained after having children, developing joint problems, becoming less active or making meals the center of their social lives.

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Commentary: How the government can solve America's obesity epidemic

Dying younger. Living harder. Going broke. It is difficult to overstate the longitudinal effects of excess weight in America.

The Independent UK

‘Sickness explosion’ in the UK costing billions per year – report

Experts have called for action to reduce avoidable illnesses.

Salon

How trauma can lead to weight issues

"Promoting a trauma-informed approach to both psychiatric and physical health care is vital"

Dynamite News

Study finds how dietary restraint reduces effects of genetic risk of obesity

According to new research, persons with obesity risk genes tend to feel more hungry and lose control over their eating, but practising dietary restrictions may help to reverse this. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Did you know dietary restraint reduces effects of genetic risk of obesity? Study finds

Obesity-risk-genes">Obesity risk genes cause people to feel hungrier and lose control of their eating, although practising dietary constraints may help to reverse this. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Child obesity rates putting future of UK at risk, Tony Blair Institute warns

It has called for healthy food to be more readily available instead of unhealthy, cheaper options.

Dynamite News

Racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity: Study

According to a new study published in JAMA Network Open, children who suffer racial discrimination are more likely to have a higher BMI and a wider waistline later in life. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Prue Leith says the state must ‘sometimes’ step in to tackle child obesity

The ‘Great British Bake Off’ judge called on politicians to make a ‘really massive effort’ to deal with the issue

The Independent UK

What are weight loss injections and what’s the controversy?

Some celebrities are said to use the jabs.

The Independent UK

Raven Symone says people shouldn’t use Ozempic for ‘glamazon purposes’

Former Disney star opened up about her family’s history of diabetes

The Independent UK

Influencer addresses ‘dangers’ of complimenting people’s bodies after weight loss comments

‘Don’t comment on any transformation or weight loss,’ she says

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