While you're likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you've probably heard less about type 1.5 diabetes. Also known as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), type 1.5 diabetes has features of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. More people became aware of this condition after Lance...

Some People With Diabetes Could Unknowingly Have Type 1.5

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Large Korean study suggests sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, may lower the risk of dementia

Type 2 diabetes drug associated with 35% lower risk of dementia, study finds

Type 2 diabetes can now wear a device that will automatically deliver doses of insulin, following an expanded approval by the FDA on Monday. Called the Omnipod 5, it is the first to be approved for adults with type 2 diabetes and can be worn continuously for up to 3 days, working with a continuous glucose monitor.

Automated Insulin Device Now FDA-Approved for Type 2 Diabetes

Most people have heard of type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition in which the pancreas makes too little or no insulin, and type 2 diabetes, which occurs when high blood sugar levels affects both insulin production and how the body's cells respond to insulin. But now, a lesser-known condition has been getting increasing attention: type 1.5 diabetes.

What Is Type 1.5 Diabetes, an Often Misdiagnosed Health Condition?

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Eli Lilly (LLY) said Tuesday that the drug behind Zepbound was found to help nearly eliminate the risk of diabetes for adults who are pre-diabetic and are overweight or obese. The medication, tirzepatide, is sold by the company in the United States as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss.

Eli Lilly's weight loss drug almost eliminates the risk of diabetes in overweight adults

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Everyday Health

Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here's a list with more signs to watch for.

10 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar

First For Women

When going through perimenopause and menopause, you’ll likely experience hot flashes, mood swings and other symptoms. This is because your body is changing and your hormone levels are fluctuating. To combat them, many have turned to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but others are skeptical of the treatment. But natural hormone replacement therapy, as it turns ...

What Is Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy? Doctors on the Perimenopause and Menopause Treatment

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A three-year study of tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) found that when adults who had prediabetes and obesity or overweight used it weekly, it lowered their risk of progression to diabetes by 94%

New diabetes, weight loss medications cut diabetes risk by 94%, Lilly says

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Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

The world’s fastest man is inspiring children to not let their diagnoses get in the way of their dreams. After Noah Lyles won the gold medal in the 100-meter sprint with a viral photo-finish, he posted on X: “I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and Depression.”. “But...

These are the signs we often miss in children with asthma and depression

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

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Statins are widely recognized for their role in lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease. But new research from the Cholesterol Treatment Trialists’ Collaboration (CTSU) has revealed that these life-saving medications may come with a small but significant drawback—an increased risk of developing diabetes, particularly in individuals already predisposed to the condition.

Statins and Diabetes: New Comprehensive Research Confirms Elevated Risk

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A drug used to treat patients at high risk of bone fractures could benefit women who have been through menopause.The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) have given the green light for abaloparatide, which is used to manage and treat osteoporosis.It will be sold as Eladynos and made by Theramex, and could help more than 14,000 women in England.Why are postmenopausal women more susceptible to bone issues?“Bone density peaks at around 35 years old then naturally decreases with age,” explains Dr Thom Phillips, NHS GP and clinical lead at Forth. “But women can be particularly susceptible to a...

What happens to bone density in menopause?

This is the first installment of a 6-part series on the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In this installment, Danielle R. Stratton, DNP, RN, PPCNP-BC, will discuss the basics of the syndrome and the psychosocial impact it can have from diagnosis to later life. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Psychosocial Effects

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Mercury Direct will provide three zodiac signs with abundance and fortune on August 28. It will help them get back on track and remove their obstacles. The astrological transit will put things for the signs. What’s holding you back from exploiting your potential?

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Fortune Era Will Start | August 28, 2024

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Gainesville, FL

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Big changes are coming to Florida’s home improvement scene as LL Flooring, the company once known as Lumber Liquidators, is shutting down five of its stores across the state. This isn’t just a Florida issue—LL Flooring is going through a massive restructuring nationwide after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which will affect 94 stores in 31 states.

A home improvement store chain to shut down 5 locations in Florida due to bankruptcy issues

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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Understanding the toll on adults diagnosed with type 1 diabetes; new survey findings

(BPT) - Sponsored by Sanofi. Every year, tens of thousands of Americans are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease characterized by the immune...

Understanding the toll on adults diagnosed with type 1 diabetes; new survey findings

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