High price of popular diabetes drugs deprives low-income people of effective treatment
Supply shortages and insurance hurdles for GLP-1 agonists due to high drug prices lead to affordability issues for patients with diabetes and obesity. [ more ]
The Link Between Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
People with diabetes have a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease due to various factors like inflammation, oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, vascular damage, and heart muscle stiffening. [ more ]
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy Show No Link to Suicide, FDA Says
The FDA has conducted a preliminary review of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity and found no link with suicidal thoughts or actions.
The agency will continue to investigate reports regarding more than a dozen drugs, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. [ more ]
Ozempic mania's billions in bills are coming for US taxpayers
State and local governments in the US are facing skyrocketing costs for drugs to treat diabetes and obesity, which threatens to strain their healthcare budgets.
The high costs of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, priced at over $1,000 a month, are putting a burden on government healthcare programs like Medicaid and state health plans. [ more ]
Americans' physical health has deteriorated since the pandemic: Gallup
Americans' physical and mental health are suffering more than before the pandemic, with decreased healthy eating habits, high cholesterol, and lower confidence.
Obesity and diabetes rates are at record highs, with 38% of American adults obese in 2023, up from 32% in 2019. [ more ]
NYC, Eric Adams must wage campaign to curb diabetes 'epidemic' affecting 1 million New Yorkers: health report
A report commissioned by Mayor Eric Adams' Health Department recommends a well-funded citywide campaign to curb diabetes in New York City.
The report calls for opening more diabetes treatment centers in hospitals, expanding Medicaid reimbursement, and increasing healthier food options in underserved communities. [ more ]