Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) - Patients with type 2 diabetes taking GLP-1 treatments, which include Ozempic, have a lower chance of developing 10 types of obesity-related cancers than those taking insulin and other diabetes drugs, according to a study published on Friday.

Diabetes patients on GLP-1s instead of insulin have lower cancer risk, study shows

The Standard

A 71-year-old diabetic woman was left “howling in pain” before she died after she stopped taking insulin at a workshop run by an alternative healer who she described as a “messenger sent by God”.Danielle Carr-Gomm, died at Cleeve House in Seend, Wiltshire, where she was taking part in the event in October 2016 which promoted Paida Lajin therapy, which sees patients being slapped or slapping themselves repeatedly.Hongchi Xiao, of Cloudbreak, California, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of the manslaughter by gross negligence of Mrs Carr-Gomm, from Lewes, East Sussex.Xiao knew that Danielle Carr-Gomm by stopping her insulin...

Diabetic woman stopped taking insulin and died at therapy workshop, court told

The Independent

A cholesterol-lowering drug may slow the progression of eye disease in people with diabetes, new research suggests.Diabetes can cause damage to the small blood vessels at the back of the eye, a condition called diabetic retinopathy which is among the top five causes of sight loss across the world.The new findings suggest that a drug, called fenofibrate, which has been used to lower cholesterol for more than 30 years might be able to reduce the risk of progression by up to 27%.We’re excited by the positive results from this major trial of a new treatment to slow progression of eye...

Cholesterol drug ‘slows progression of eye disease in people with diabetes’

Thousands of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be offered a new 10-minute injection that can help slow progression of the disease, NHS England says. The medicine, called ocrelizumab, is normally given as an infusion through a vein - a process that can take...

NHS rolls out 'speedy' MS injection

Interesting Engineering

The treatment showed a significant boost in insulin-producing cells by 700% over just three months and it stayed that way.

New drug boosts insulin-making cells by 700%; reverses diabetes in mice

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Investigated for Cancer Prevention Use

T3D reveals a significant relationship between brain dysfunction and glucose levels, a critical factor in AD. Insufficient glucose levels can lead to an aggressive decline in insight, judgment, memory, and reasoning. Limited research reveals a link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes. Additional research is needed to understand...

What Is Type 3 Diabetes?

People who take Ozempic or Wegovy may have a higher risk of developing a rare form of blindness, a new study suggests. Still, doctors say it shouldn’t deter patients from using the medicines to treat diabetes or obesity.

Timing of metformin important in metformin-treated type 2 diabetes

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Managing blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health, especially for those diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes. High blood sugar can lead to various complications; however, with the right strategies, you can keep it under control. This article will guide you through effective ways to manage your blood sugar levels, offering practical tips and insights to help you stay healthy.

How to get your blood sugar level under control

The results were presented at a symposium during the American Diabetes Association's 84th Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Florida, and mark the first large-scale trial specifically designed to investigate the effect of fenofibrate on eye outcomes in people with early diabetic retinopathy. Results from the Lowering Events in Non-proliferative retinopathy in...

Study: Common cholesterol-lowering drug found to slow vision loss in patients diagnosed with diabetes

A female prison officer was arrested following allegations she had an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate. The HMP Highpoint worker was held on suspicion of misconduct in a public office. The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) - which is made up of staff from seven police forces in the...

Prison officer arrested over 'inmate relationship'

Diabetic neuropathy can worsen over a period of many years. If it continues to progress, it can lead to potentially serious complications. Managing your blood sugar can help slow progression, especially for type 1 diabetes. Untreated diabetes can lead to a range of complications. These include damage to the nerves...

Diabetic Neuropathy Progression: What to Know

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The FBI has named the man who shot at Donald Trump during a campaign rally as Thomas Matthew Crooks. Crooks is alleged to have opened fire while the former US president was addressing a crowd in Butler, Pennsylvania, leaving one audience member dead and two others badly hurt. The 20-year-old...

Thomas Matthew Crooks: What we know about the Trump attacker

Everyday Health

Limiting light exposure at night may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. Avoiding bright nighttime light could aid metabolic health.

How a Dark bedroom Could Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Swollen feet and ankles can be an early warning sign of diabetes-related health issues. Diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels, can lead to a variety of complications if not managed properly. One of these complications is edema, which is the medical term for swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body’s tissues. This article explores how diabetes contributes to swollen feet and ankles and offers insights into managing and preventing this condition.

Swollen feet and ankles linked to diabetes

COLUMBIA, Mo. — All cancers are difficult to treat, and blood cancers are among the trickiest to handle. However, a common high blood pressure drug is helping to weaken leukemia’s defenses against chemotherapy. Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine are using losartan in a new...

Common high blood pressure drug losartan boosts chemotherapy’s ability to beat leukemia

Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare disorder in which the body cannot properly regulate fluids. It is not related to the more common diabetes mellitus, in which the body cannot properly regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels. People with DI have a higher-than-usual urine output. This article will explore the symptoms...

Diabetes Insipidus: Another Chronic, But Different, Type of Diabetes

1. Periodontitis has a strong association with Type 2 Diabetes and is exacerbated by poor glycemic control. 2. Type 1 Diabetes and periodontitis are only associated in patient subgroups with poor glycemic control. 3. Periodontitis confers an increased risk for retinopathy and albuminuria in both Type 1 and Type 2...

Periodontitis in patients with diabetes and its association with diabetes-related complication

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin

A woman living with type 1 diabetes is calling for better communication on the supply of essential medication after she had to turn to social media...

Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin

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