Medicare Advantage pilot study shows average of 8.7% weight loss after six months.
Diabetes & Weight Loss News
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Why it may suggest shifting attitudes towards body image – and not in a good way.
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ADA statement of support released at the 2 nd Diabetes Surgery Summit; highlights reversal of diabetes symptoms after surgery for some candidates
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Revolution Foods, Plum Organics, and Kurbo Health: resources to bring nutrition education and meals to children in need.
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Disappointing lessons from “The Biggest Loser” participants’ experiences six years later.
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New apps and software updates from mySugr, Insulia, One Drop, as well as food and weight loss apps
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The latest evidence on Saxenda shows that three years of treatment with the drug lowers risk for type 2 diabetes by an impressive 79%
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A review of how far GLP-1 agonists have come – drugs for type 2 diabetes that help with not only blood sugar management, but with weight loss and heart health too
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People with type 2 can now get the once-weekly injectable in the US. The latest GLP-1 to show strong A1c-lowering and weight loss, Ozempic will also reach Europe in the...
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Ketogenic (low-carb + high-fat) diet and remote coaching to “reverse” type 2 diabetes shows 60% of participants had type 2 “reversed," 94% of insulin users reduced or...
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Farxiga and Sotagliflozin are the first pills to seek approval as add-ons to insulin for type 1; both bring strong time-in-range benefits, and if approved, might launch...
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Participating in a lifestyle change program could help lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
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Why is the BMI cutoff lower for diabetes screening in people of Asian descent? How a new policy could ensure more people with diabetes and prediabetes are diagnosed.
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A new study is investigating whether higher doses of injectable GLP-1 agonist Trulicity (dulaglutide) are more effective; it is recruiting 1,800 participants with type 2...
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Farxiga and Zynquista are recommended for approval for people with type 1 diabetes in Europe with emphasis on DKA safety; EMA approval likely in coming months and hope...
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A study finds that packaged snacks, pre-prepared meals, and other “ultra-processed” foods lead to weight gain; unprocessed foods lead to weight loss
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To commemorate World Obesity Day, we are raising attention on terribly stigmatizing language around obesity and weight
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By Ursula Biba and Eliza Skoler The new State of Childhood Obesity report and website show that youth obesity is prevalent in the US, leading to high rates of adult...
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The first of its kind, Why WAIT is a creative app-based approach to weight loss and diabetes management
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In exciting news for digital diabetes prevention programs, a new study showed that highly engaged participants – those who more frequently engaged in food logging,...