Diabetes News
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Some Diabetes Drugs Contain Potential Cancer-Causing Substance: FDA
Merck & Co.’s Januvia and Janumet, which are popular diabetes drugs, could be contaminated with a substance that could cause cancer, the FDA said in an announcement on Tuesday.
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Short Walks After Meals Can Cut Diabetes, Heart Risks: Study
Taking a brief walk after eating can help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart problems, according to a recent study published in Sports Medicine.
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Meet a Champion Climber with Type 1 Diabetes
Managing type 1 diabetes is never easy. But if you ask 16-year-old climbing star Katie Bone, she’ll tell you that she will never let this disease get in the way of her goals.
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Walking 10,000 Steps Lowers Death Risk in Diabetes Patients: Study
Walking 10,000 steps per day may reduce the risk of death for those that have trouble regulating their blood sugar, according to the findings from a new study of almost 1,700 American adults with prediabetes or diabetes.
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California Will Make Low-Cost Insulin, Newsom Says
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state government will manufacture its own low-cost insulin to make the drug more affordable for residents.
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Seniors With Prediabetes: Eat Better, Get Moving, but Don't Fret Over Diabetes
About half of adults 65 and older have above-normal blood sugar levels that put them in the prediabetes category. Although that is a signal to improve your eating habits and get more exercise, researchers say only a small percentage of the group will develop diabetes.
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Diabetes Drug Drives 'Amazing' Weight Loss in Obesity Trial
A drug recently approved for type 2 diabetes in the United States is also very effective for treating obesity and has shown better weight loss than any previous medication, according to results from a new clinical trial.
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Type 2 Diabetes Speeds Aging in the Brain
A new study suggests type 2 diabetes is linked to memory and thinking problems, and it's because the disease makes the brain age faster.
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Maryland Governor Signs Bill to Limit Insulin Costs
Maryland Governor Signs Bill to Limit Insulin Costs May 19, 2022 -- Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed legislation this week to limit insulin costs for people living with diabetes, according to The Baltimore Sun.House Bill 1397, also known as the Insulin Cost Reduction Act, sets a monthly co-payment cap of $30 for a 30-day supply of insulin for those on state-regulated commercial health insurance plans. It will apply to all insurance policies issued or renewed in Maryland for 2023.“Maryland has been a national leader in making prescription drugs more accessible and affordable to its residents,” Maryland Delegate
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Vegan Diet Aids Weight Loss in People With Diabetes
An analysis of multiple studies finds going vegan may help people with diabetes lose weight and lower blood sugar -- even better than following the Mediterranean diet.
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House Passes Bill to Limit Cost of Insulin to $35 Per Month
The cost of insulin for patients with insurance ranges from $334 to $1,000 a month.
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New Digital Program Targets Uncontrolled Diabetes in Black Community
A new clinical trial is using digital tools to teach underserved communities how to keep type 2 diabetes in check.
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Nonprofit Plans to Make Affordable Generic Insulin
Subsidiary of organization formed to supply generic drugs to hospitals branches out to retail drugs with support from health plans
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Physical Activity, not Just Exercise, Key for Type 2 Diabetes
New recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine say all individuals with type 2 diabetes should engage in regular physical activity and reduce sedentary time.
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FDA OKs First Tubing-Free Automated Insulin Delivery System
The Omnipod 5 automatically adjusts insulin levels based on individual settings and predictive technology.
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'Artificial Pancreas' Can Help Kids With Type 1 Diabetes
New research suggests an "artificial pancreas" system may beat standard treatment in controlling the blood sugar disease in young children.
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80% of Americans With Diabetes Struggle to Manage Health
Fewer than 1 in 5 in the U.S. meet targets for blood sugar, blood pressure, and lipids.
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Insulin Isn't the Only Blood Sugar Regulator
Researchers have discovered a second hormone that could be a new target for treating diabetes.
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Medicare Insulin Negotiations Would Have Saved $17 Billion
Democrats seek to bolster chances for passage of a law addressing drug prices with a new report, which quotes a Novo Nordisk employee saying “all I want for Christmas” is an insulin price hike.
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Daytime Eating May Cut Diabetes Risk in Night-Shift Workers
“When you eat matters for determining… blood sugar levels, which are relevant for night workers as they typically eat at night" and may be at greater risk for diabetes.
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One in Ten Adults Worldwide Have Diabetes
This number is expected to increase over the coming years, leading experts calling for effective intervention strategies and prevention care
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Patients Can Experience Burnout Too
Although the primary focus of clinical burnout has been health care professionals -- with good reason -- a new model suggests adding the patient could improve chronic condition outcomes.
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‘Foot Selfies’ May Improve Remote Diabetic Foot Monitoring
Device using a foot platform and voice-command smartphone app allows patients to take photos of the bottoms of their feet and digitally transmit them.
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New Single-Button Blood Glucose Monitor Available in U.S.
The POGO Automatic system eliminates the need to carry lancets and test strips.
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Alarming Number of Youths with Type 2 Diabetes Have Eye Damage
Diabetic retinopathy, a complication that can eventually lead to sight loss, found in nearly half of young adults with type 2 diabetes.
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