Ozempic and Wegovy Slash Kidney Disease Risks in People With Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Don Rauf Key Takeaways Semaglutide significantly lowered the rate of complications in individuals with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. People on semaglutide saw an 18 percent drop in their risk of cardiovascular complications like heart attack and a 20 percent drop in the risk […]
Why We Take Ozempic for Type 1 Diabetes
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) are making headlines in type 2 diabetes, but people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are taking these medications, too. No, these medications are not FDA-approved for T1D, but nonetheless, many people are taking them off-label with the full approval of their doctors. The […]
Generic Victoza Now Available in the U.S.
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By April Hopcroft Key takeaways: The launch of generic Victoza comes amid shortages for many different GLP-1 and incretin medications for type 2 diabetes and weight loss. Generic Victoza will cost $469.60 for a 2-pack and $704.40 for a three-pack. Two other generic Victoza options are […]
Eating More Garlic Could Help Improve Your Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Levels
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Becky Upham Key Takeaways Garlic has been used medicinally for thousands of years and has known anti-inflammatory benefits. A large review of nearly 30 studies showed eating garlic daily or taking a garlic supplement led to improvements in blood sugar and cholesterol levels. To […]
FDA Clears Two New Abbott Over-the-Counter CGMs
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By April Hopcroft Lingo is an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for people without diabetes who want to improve their metabolic health. Meanwhile, Libre Rio is a CGM for adults with type 2 who do not use insulin to manage their diabetes. Both sensors are based on Abbott’s […]
7 Participants in Type 1 Diabetes Cure Trial are Now Insulin-Free
Leading the way in the development of a functional cure for type 1 diabetes, Vertex Pharmaceuticals shared exciting progress from its Phase 1/2 clinical trial on the first day of the American Diabetes Association’s 84th annual Scientific Sessions. Quick highlights on 12 current participants in the VX-880 trial: Participants received a single infusion of VX-880. […]
How Blood Sugar Fluctuations Slow Down Your Brain
Medically reviewed by Anna Goldman, MD. You probably already know your brain struggles to think clearly during low or high blood glucose levels, but the impact of diabetes on your brain can be more significant than momentary fogginess. A new study has confirmed the link: Blood glucose fluctuations in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) affect […]
How Diet Can Play a Role in Neuropathy Prevention and Management
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Sheryl Huggins Salomon Medically Reviewed by Jason Paul Chua, MD, PhD Your nerves need the right balance of nutrients to function properly, and they are also vulnerable to toxins. What you eat and drink, as well as how your body absorbs the nutrients from […]
Dexcom Launches Direct-to-Watch: G7 Now Connects Directly with Apple Watch in U.S.
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. With the latest Dexcom G7 app update, the continuous glucose monitor communicates directly via bluetooth to the Apple Watch Series 6 or later. Key Takeaways: The Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) now connects directly to Apple Watch in the U.S. Dexcom’s software apps were already […]
How I Maintain a 6 Percent A1C Without an Insulin Pump
Using insulin to manage type 1 or type 2 diabetes is complicated stuff. Almost everything you eat requires at least one dose, and exercise and other factors change the insulin math considerably. Insulin pumps make it pretty easy to deal with these complex daily changes — but you don’t need an insulin pump to thrive […]