Semaglutide, the key component in popular medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, may potentially help treat and prevent opioid overdoses, new research suggests. A U.S. peer-reviewed study published on Wednesday in the JAMA Network Open journal showed that semaglutide was associated with a reduced risk of opioid overdose in patients with Type 2 diabetes and opioid … Read more
People who are more active at night often referred to as night owls have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study. Those who stay up late are more likely to smoke or have an unhealthy diet, researchers said, although they stressed the increased diabetes risk may not be down to … Read more
Eating just 50 grams of processed meat per day — about the equivalent of two slices of ham — appears to correlate to a 15 per cent higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes within the next decade, according to a new study. The study, published Tuesday in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, suggests that eating … Read more
A few modest yet sustainable lifestyle tweaks could fend off diabetes for “up to 10 years”, according to a leading doctor. Professor Naveed Sattar, an expert in metabolic medicine at the University of Glasgow, shared insights with ZOE this week on research into diabetes prevention, reports Gloucestershire Live. The Scottish medical researcher from the university’s Institute of … Read more
When it comes to our health and wellbeing, it’s fair to say that most of us are aware that our diet is vitally important. Certain foods are known to raise our risk of health issues and conditions, while others can have the opposite effect. Type 2 diabetes is one such condition that can be influenced … Read more
A significant study of British people’s sleeping patterns has revealed that over half of individuals who have difficulty falling asleep at the right time, or who spend hours in bed longer than usual, are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The research, conducted by university scientists in Manchester and Boston, analysed years … Read more
In life, the simplest advice is often the best, especially when it comes to preventing a range of mental and physical health issues. A brisk 5km walk or a balanced diet can be the easiest ways to stave off everything from dementia to cancer and type 2 diabetes. A study examining the diets of approximately … Read more
A weekly insulin injection will soon become available in Canada, which doctors say will “make life easier” for people living with diabetes and is an “exciting” treatment to have in the toolbox. Starting June 30, Canada will become the first country to make the medication, called insulin icodec, available, drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced on … Read more
Health experts are warning the public to consider eight vital factors that could lead to a huge surge in cases of a killer disease. The UK could be set to experience a “tsunami” in cases of fatty liver disease as a result. This is due to high rates of obesity in the UK, which is … Read more
New research shows that certain additives found in common ultra-processed foods could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Emulsifiers, a group of ‘E numbers’, are often found in certain products such as cakes, ice cream, mayonnaise and even bread. Over 100,000 adults’ diets were monitored by scientists from The French National Institute of Health … Read more
