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More Than a Third of 1.1 Million Adults Prescribed GLP-1s Without Documented Diabetes or Obesity Had Normal Weight

A study of more than 92 million health records found that 1.1 million adults got GLP-1 drugs without documented diabetes or obesity. What the data show and don't show.

Medical Daily · Sep 24

ICE Detainee With Diabetes Complained of Missing Insulin, Food and Water Before Death in Custody

Carlos Josué Marchena Marchena died after being found unresponsive at a Louisiana immigration detention facility. His family alleged missed insulin, meals and water, while ICE said he received proper medical care.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

Costa Rican Detainee Dies in ICE Custody as Family Says Diabetes Treatment Was Overlooked

Carlos Josue Marchena Marchena died after being found unresponsive at a Louisiana immigration detention centre, amid allegations of missed insulin and inadequate food and water. ICE disputes any lapse in care.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

Roche's Enicepatide Cut Blood Sugar and Weight in Type 2 Diabetes Trial, but Placebo Figures Were Not Released

Roche says enicepatide cut HbA1c by 2.65 points and weight by 15.5% in a phase 2 diabetes trial, but placebo data were not released. Here is what the results show.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

Stem-Like Immune Cells in Pancreatic Lymph Nodes May Help Explain Why Type 1 Diabetes Attacks Last for Years

UF researchers found stem-like T cells that may keep the type 1 diabetes immune attack going for years, pointing to possible new drug targets.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

Costa Rican man complained of lack of care for diabetes before his death in ICE custody, family says

A 36-year-old Costa Rican man whose family says he complained of not receiving proper care for his diabetes is the third detainee in less than six months to die at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Stalled Gut Microbiome Development in Early Childhood Linked to Tripled Type 1 Diabetes Risk in High-Risk Kids

Kids at high genetic risk whose gut microbiome stalled early had about 3 times the risk of type 1 diabetes. What the study shows and what parents can do.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

Can LED bulbs give you diabetes? UCL neuroscientist warns modern lighting may damage mitochondria and affect metabolism

The rise of LED lighting in residential and commercial spaces has sparked discussions among health experts. Some researchers suggest that these lights might influence metabolic processes and heighten diabetes risk. One study indicates that using broader-spectrum lighting could provide enhanced health benefits over standard LEDs. Despite these discussions, there is…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Therapeutic Diabetic Footwear vs Regular Shoes: What’s the Difference and Who Needs It?

For most people, a shoe that pinches at the toe or rubs the heel is uncomfortable enough to notice quickly.

inkl · Sep 22

GLP-1 Weight Loss Injections: How Semaglutide Works in the Body and Who Should Avoid Them

What GLP-1 Actually IsGlucagon-like peptide-1 is a hormone your small intestine already makes. It releases after you eat, signals the pancreas to produce insulin, slows how fast food leaves your stomach, and tells the brain's hypothalamus that you've had enough. GLP-1 receptor agonists, drugs like semaglutide (sold as Ozempic for…

Times Life · Sep 22