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GLP-1 Agonist Scripts Jumped 600% for Teens, Young Adults Since 2020

Females accounted for most of the prescription fills

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Yet Another Benefit for Metformin?

Study suggests a surprising effect in rheumatologic disease risk

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Liver Disease, High Lipoprotein(a) Tied to Higher MI Risk in Diabetes Patients

Sixfold increased risk of non-fatal MI among patients with highest levels of Lp(a)

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Which Patients With Diabetes and Ketoacidosis Face Higher Death Risk?

Disparities in outcomes, healthcare use for type 2 versus type 1 disease

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Supported Exercise Intervention Helps Black Women With Obesity Shed Weight

Pilot program cut HbA1c, boosted functional mobility, and fostered camaraderie

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Study Offers Clues on Asthma Control for Patients With Concurrent Diabetes

Compared with metformin, some newer diabetes agents linked with more acute exacerbations

FDA RECALL t:connect mobile app used in conjunction with t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology over the device.

FDA Warns on Insulin Pump Problem

Mobile app glitch may cause t:slim X2 insulin pump battery to drain sooner than expected

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Some Patients Suffered Psychiatric Issues After Ozempic Initiation

Two case reports detailed suicidal ideation, mania in weeks following semaglutide initiation

Medicare Drug Price Negotiation; Diagnostic Errors

Also in TTHealthWatch: neomycin for preventing respiratory viral infections

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'Evil Personified': Nurse Gets Life Sentence for Murdering Patients With Insulin

17 patients under the care of Heather Pressdee died following excessive doses

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What Do Weight-Loss Drugs Mean for Diet Industry Built on Eating Less and Exercise?

Gym and diet food companies look to muscle in

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Ozempic Hiatus Before Surgery: Is a Weeklong Pause Really Needed?

Incidence of respiratory complications similar to other antidiabetic agents, claims data suggest

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Time-Restricted Eating Tied to Modest Weight Loss

Benefits appeared to come mainly from reduced caloric intake

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High Lipoprotein(a) Levels' Hit on Heart Health Doesn't Discriminate

Atherogenic particle appeared to be a risk factor regardless of age, sex, race, diabetes status

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No Link Between GLP-1 Drugs and Suicide, Says European Regulator

EMA announcement comes a few months after FDA's preliminary evaluation

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Study Assuages Thyroid Cancer Fears With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Study findings support conclusions of the European Medicines Agency's recent investigation

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Chelation Flops for Cardio Health After Heart Attack

TACT2 trial fails to confirm benefits in subgroup that gained the most in initial trial

A photo of a female physician teaching her female teen patient how to use an insulin pump.

Specialty Care Access Not Equal Among Teens With Diabetes

Claims for specialists significantly lower for youth with type 2 versus type 1 diabetes

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Primary Care Strategy Fails to Reduce Kidney-Dysfunction Triad Hospitalizations

Secondary outcomes also showed no significant differences

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When Medicalization Goes Too Far

The boundaries between health and disease often get a little blurry

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Here's What OTC Continuous Glucose Monitors Can Do for Our Patients

FDA's approval may be a step toward greater access

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Out-of-Pocket Insulin Caps Boost Savings -- But Not Insulin Use

Proposed national $35 insulin cap would help some patients, researchers say

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Is SGLT2 Inhibitor-Associated Ketoacidosis Treated With Enough Insulin?

Study suggests these patients receive significantly lower doses vs those with T1D ketoacidosis

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Slowing of Peripheral Artery Disease: Another Liraglutide Benefit?

GLP-1 receptor agonist significantly slowed progression over 6 months

Deaths Due to Alcohol Use; Steps for the Sedentary

Also in TTHealthWatch: microplastics in arteries, and worldwide obesity and diabetes risk

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Cardiometabolic Disorders Tend to Accompany a 'Lazy Eye'

Persistent amblyopia associated with myocardial infarction and death

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One-Week GLP-1 Agonist Hold Not Enough Before Anesthesia?

Even following this rule, increased residual gastric content still prevalent

FDA APPROVED Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System over a photo of the device.

FDA Clears First OTC Continuous Glucose Monitor

Dexcom's Stelo system available without a prescription by the summer

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FDA Says Eating Yogurt May Reduce Diabetes Risk

Products will be allowed to carry claims as long as they don't mislead consumers

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Bariatric Surgery a Long-Term Winner for Type 2 Diabetes

Clinical trials show advantages over lifestyle, medication out to 12 years

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FDA: Don't Use Smartwatches, Smart Rings for Blood Glucose Measurements

Noninvasive devices that don't pierce the skin can give inaccurate measurements

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Denosumab Protective Against Diabetes?

Study found lower diabetes incidence with osteoporosis drug for patients who stayed on treatment

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Rapid Weight Loss a Diabetic Retinopathy Risk?

While research is conflicting, GLP-1 therapies might cause transient worsening of retinal disease

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Can a Common Diabetes Drug Turn Patients' Urine Into Alcohol?

Case study highlights importance of proper urine sample storage

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Durable Weight Loss Follows Just a Few Injections of Novel Drug

Most of the body weight reduction persisted 150 days after the last dose in an early-phase trial

Health Effects of Diabetes Remission; High-Deductible Plans for Cancer Patients

Also in TTHealthWatch: USPSTF weighs in on screening for language disorders or delays in kids

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Some 'Choosing Wisely' Recs Protect Older Folks From Low-Value Care

Study looked at how three recommendations changed primary care decisions

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One Class of Antidiabetic Linked With Lower Kidney Stone Risk

Study compared SGLT2 inhibitors with GLP-1 agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors

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Can the Eye Reveal Cardiac and Lung Disease -- Plus Much More?

Researchers link thinner retinal layers to higher risk of multiple diseases

A photo of a female physician holding a glucose monitor next to an infants foot.

Breast Cancer Drug Repurposed for Infant With Congenital Hyperinsulinism

Daily treatment substantially reduced hypoglycemia over 13 weeks

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