Eli Lilly Develops New Weight-Loss Pill Popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs are sometimes in short supply due to high demand. However, another option may soon become available to address the shortage. Eli Lilly and Company recently announced that it has developed orforglipron, a pill to lower blood sugar levels and help with weight loss in … Continue reading “Eli Lilly Develops New Weight-Loss Pill”
Category: Diabetes
Diabetes Prevention Programme: Giant Public Program To Lower People’s Blood-sugar Levels Really Works
Diabetes Prevention Programme: Giant Public Program To Lower People’s Blood-sugar Levels Really Works A nationwide initiative to lower the risk of people developing diabetes in the United Kingdom has proven to be effective, according to the results of a new study by an international team of researchers. The study, published in the journal Nature, examined … Continue reading “Diabetes Prevention Programme: Giant Public Program To Lower People’s Blood-sugar Levels Really Works”
How A Diabetes Drug May Prevent Autoimmune Disorders
Diabetes Drug May Prevent Autoimmune Disorders Thanks to a breakthrough drug that delays the progression of type 1 diabetes, Mikayla Olsten has, so far, been able to avoid the complications of the chronic disease. Mikayla witnessed her younger sister struggle with type 1 diabetes. In 2016 when Mikayla was 14 years old, her sister, Mia, … Continue reading “How A Diabetes Drug May Prevent Autoimmune Disorders”
DIABETES: 10 Warning Signs of Diabetes
DIABETES: 10 Warning Signs of Diabetes Diabetes is a widely known health condition that affects millions of people of all ages in the United States. Surprisingly, many people who have diabetes don’t know that they have it. But that’s not all, what gets in the way of people getting checked for and accurately diagnosed is … Continue reading “DIABETES: 10 Warning Signs of Diabetes”
Medicare’s First Ten Drugs Targeted For Price Cuts
Medicare’s First Ten Drugs Targeted For Price Cuts Millions of Medicare beneficiaries will have lower out-of-pocket costs for medication now that the nation’s single largest health program has the power to negotiate prescription drug prices directly with drug manufacturers. Medicare recipients who took the first 10 drugs selected for negotiations paid a total of $3.4 … Continue reading “Medicare’s First Ten Drugs Targeted For Price Cuts”
Mediterranean Diet May Protect More Against Diabetes
Mediterranean Diet May Protect More Against Diabetes The Mediterranean diet has been ranked as one of the best diets in the world because of the many healthy foods involved in the plan. Studies suggest that the Mediterranean diet, or MedDiet for short, helps to lower risk factors for heart disease, stroke, cognitive decline, and other … Continue reading “Mediterranean Diet May Protect More Against Diabetes”
The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists
The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists If you enjoy gardening, then you know the physical effort it takes to raise fruits and vegetables. Digging, planting, weeding, and watering are all part of the process, but it’s worth it when the produce comes out of the ground and onto your plate. … Continue reading “The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists”
Diabetes Care: The Best High-Fiber Foods For People With Diabetes
Diabetes Care: The Best High-Fiber Foods For People With Diabetes Finding healthy snacks isn’t always easy, and it can be even more difficult if you have diabetes. This is primarily due to people with diabetes wanting to choose nutritious snacks that won’t cause their blood sugar levels to drop or rise too much. The U.S. … Continue reading “Diabetes Care: The Best High-Fiber Foods For People With Diabetes”
Is CBD A Cure-All?
Is CBD A Cure-All? When it comes to relieving aggravating knee pain, a migraine, and other maladies, many people bypass aspirin and other traditional over-the-counter medications and reach for a Cannabidiol (CBD) product instead. CBD, the non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis and hemp products, has been marketed for treating various conditions, including anxiety, depression, chronic … Continue reading “Is CBD A Cure-All?”
Sitting All Day is Terrible For You!
Sitting All Day is Terrible For You! Many adults spend the majority of their workday sitting down, and health experts are concerned about the harmful effects of sedentary jobs. However, a new study from Columbia University says taking a five-minute walk every 30 minutes will help ward off the harmful effects of sitting. There was … Continue reading “Sitting All Day is Terrible For You!”