July 30, 2024 Ozempic may help diabetes patients quit smoking, study finds A study found that smokers with type 2 diabetes taking Ozempic had fewer tobacco-related medical visits and received less help to quit smoking than those on other diabetes drugs.
July 28, 2024 Diabetes patients now have access to first generic GLP-1 medication: ‘More accessible and affordable’ The first-ever generic GLP-1 medication — a duplicate version of Teva Pharmaceuticals' Victoza — was launched on June 25. Doctors explain the potential benefits for diabetes patients.
July 16, 2024 Personalized meal delivery could be key to ‘substantial savings’ in health care costs, study suggests Meal delivery could be the key to cutting health care costs, nutritional researchers claim. Nutrition experts speak about the importance of "medically tailored meals" for patients.
July 10, 2024 Ozempic and Wegovy needles require proper disposal, health officials say — here's how to throw them away For those using medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, proper disposal is essential for safety. In certain areas, needles can be safely disposed of using household items.
July 5, 2024 Diabetes patients using Ozempic, other treatments instead of insulin have lower cancer risk, study finds Type 2 diabetes patients on GLP-1 treatments, including Ozempic, have a lower risk of 10 types of obesity-related cancers compared to those on insulin, according to a new study.
July 5, 2024 Best and worst foods for people with diabetes to maintain good health Making the right dietary choices is one of the best ways to manage diabetes and lower blood sugars, according to nutritionists. Experts share the best and worst foods for diabetics.
June 30, 2024 Health weekend roundup includes service dogs, medical misinformation, amazing surgery and more key stories This week's health roundup includes stories of a service dog helping a woman with epilepsy, 10 big "lies" a doctor believes the medical community is telling, an amazing transplant surgery and more.
June 26, 2024 California doctor reveals the 10 big ‘lies’ the medical community is telling patients A California doctor wants people to know that the medical community doesn’t always tell patients the truth. Dr. Robert Lufkin shares an excerpt from his book, "Lies I Taught in Medical School."
June 25, 2024 Insulin inhaler may reduce need for needles and pumps, study reveals Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'America Reports' to discuss a report on the effectiveness of inhaled insulin for type 1 diabetes.
June 25, 2024 For diabetes patients, inhaled insulin is shown just as effective as injections and pumps Most of the 38 million people living with diabetes in the U.S. use daily injections or insulin pumps to keep glucose at safe levels — but a new study suggests that inhalers could be just as effective.
