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The onward march of semaglutide and friends

Brain Pizza • 662 implied HN points • 22 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Medication Addiction Diabetes Research Public Health
  1. New diabetes drugs, like GLP-1 agonists, may help reduce cravings for alcohol and opioids. This suggests they could be useful for treating substance use disorders.
  2. These medications were originally designed for weight loss and diabetes management, but they are showing potential in other areas of health.
  3. The findings from recent studies hint at a broader impact of these drugs, which could change how we approach treatment for various health conditions, not just diabetes.

When the Breakthrough Obesity G-Agonist Drugs Exceed Expectations

Ground Truths • 7742 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Medical Research Cardiovascular Health Diabetes
  1. The expanding GLP-1 drug family shows potential for treating obesity with new triple agonist drugs.
  2. Clinical trials with G-agonists reveal reductions in major cardiovascular events and heart failure symptoms.
  3. GLP-1 drugs have shown promise in treating early type 1 diabetes, cognitive function, alcohol use disorder, and more.

TGIF: Nutrition & Health News

Unsettled Science • 675 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Health News Diabetes Obesity
  1. FDA approved an over-the-counter glucose monitor, making it easier for people to track blood sugar levels, important for weight loss and managing diabetes
  2. Labrador retrievers with a specific gene mutation struggle with obesity, showing lower metabolic rate and greater hunger, shedding light on genetic factors affecting weight
  3. FDA permitted a qualified health claim that yogurt 'may' prevent type 2 diabetes, based on limited scientific evidence, raising concerns about potential health risks of promoting foods high in added sugars

Please stop telling patients with Type 2 Diabetes to “Just eat less sweets and carbs”

Weight and Healthcare • 1078 implied HN points • 19 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diabetes Nutrition Weight management Stress management Health Advocacy
  1. Telling Type 2 Diabetes patients to just eat less sweets and carbs is oversimplified and unhelpful advice, as the condition is complex and requires individualized approaches.
  2. Understanding the complexity of Type 2 Diabetes management is crucial for healthcare practitioners, as simple directives can be harmful and ineffective.
  3. Non-restrictive, weight-neutral strategies exist for managing blood sugar levels in Type 2 Diabetes, highlighting the importance of personalized care and professional guidance.
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Friday Q&A: Mounjaro vs. Ozempic; forgetfulness; the snoring bed partner; & COVID testing

Are You Okay? • 439 implied HN points • 24 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Medication Memory Diabetes Obesity Well-being
  1. Mounjaro and Ozempic are medications for treating type 2 diabetes; Mounjaro also has a version for obesity, Zepbound. Both types of drugs improve insulin sensitivity, reduce blood sugar levels, and promote weight loss.
  2. Forgetfulness about simple things like names of familiar items could be a part of normal aging rather than a sign of dementia. However, if there are persistent concerns, it's best to consult a healthcare provider.
  3. Maintaining a balanced lifestyle with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and realistic expectations is essential for the effective use of medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic, and related drugs.

Diabetes is Attacking My Family, We’re Not Alone

American Inequality • 393 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diabetes Inequality Prevention Detection
  1. Diabetes is a significant health issue affecting millions of Americans.
  2. Systemic inequalities contribute to the prevalence of diabetes, especially in minority and low-income communities.
  3. Improving access to healthcare, addressing cultural competency, and promoting healthy nutrition can help in preventing and managing diabetes.

Of Ozempic and Wegovy: Obesity can be an Illness

The Frontier Psychiatrists • 353 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Diabetes Treatment Risks
  1. Obesity can be considered an illness, impacted by factors like medications, lifestyle changes, and health conditions.
  2. Medical treatments like semaglutide (Ozempic) can help improve metabolic health in individuals with obesity and related conditions like diabetes.
  3. It's important to consider the risks of inaction in managing obesity and related health issues, alongside the risks of treatments, with a focus on improving quality of life.

How Diabetes, Like Sugar, May Fuel Viral Growth

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 24 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Diabetes Glutathione Nutrition
  1. Diabetics with poorly controlled blood glucose face significantly worse COVID-19 outcomes, highlighting the importance of managing blood sugar levels.
  2. Diabetes alters pathways that can fuel viral growth, increasing the risk of severe illness from viruses like COVID-19.
  3. The way diabetes affects the pentose phosphate pathway and glutathione supply could contribute to the severity of viral infections, emphasizing the significance of monitoring sugar intake.

012: What Is Measuring Our Hba1c REALLY Telling Us About Our Blood Glucose and Diabetes Risk?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 07 Jun 16
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diabetes Enzymes Genetics
  1. Hba1c is a useful test, but it has limitations due to factors like red blood cell turnover and variations in deglycating enzymes; it should be used in conjunction with other information for a complete understanding.
  2. Higher levels of the deglycating enzyme FN3K coupled with lower downstream metabolism of 3-deoxyglucosone can lead to lower Hba1c, which might not accurately reflect glycation levels.
  3. Insulin signaling and consumption of polyphenol-rich fruits and vegetables may help protect against the accumulation of harmful substances like 3-deoxyglucosone, which contribute to diabetes complications.

Where Do Most AGEs Come From? O Glycation, How Thy Name Hast Deceived Me!

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 39 implied HN points • 07 Oct 11
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Research Metabolism Diabetes Biochemistry
  1. AGEs are mostly formed from dicarbonyls, which are much more reactive than glucose and come from broken pieces of glucose, protein, and fat.
  2. Dietary AGEs are unlikely to significantly contribute to the pool of AGEs circulating in our bodies at any given moment as they are absorbed and excreted quickly.
  3. Most AGEs in our bodies are likely formed inside our cells, emphasizing the importance of cellular processes and defense mechanisms in handling AGEs.

The Benefits of Eating Fruit for Diabetes Management and Strategies to Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes

Diabetes Buster • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diabetes Nutrition Health Benefits
  1. Fruits help address root causes of diabetes like inflammation and insulin resistance.
  2. Eating fruit helps control blood sugar levels and maintain normal insulin levels for the long term.
  3. Incorporating a variety of fruits in your diet reduces diabetes-related health problems like heart issues and kidney health.

Fat and Diabetes — Bad Press, Good Paper, and the Reemergence of Our Good Friend Glutathione

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 30 Aug 11
🏥 Health & Wellness Diabetes Nutrition Research
  1. The article discusses the relationship between fat, diabetes, and glutathione.
  2. It mentions a new blog post titled "Fat and Diabetes: Bad Press, Good Paper, and the Reemergence of Our Good Friend Glutathione."
  3. There seems to be a positive tone towards the potential benefits of glutathione in the context of fat and diabetes.

New Evidence of Vitamins A and D Synergism, Can They Cure Diabetes? Chinese Researchers Cite My “Cod Liver OIl Debate” Article

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jun 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Research Diabetes Vitamins
  1. Vitamins A and D synergize to increase production of each other's receptors, flipping on the 'neurogenin-3' switch in pancreatic stem cells.
  2. The cooperative effect of vitamins A and D suggests they may be key to curing type 1 diabetes.
  3. Chinese researchers defend cod liver oil's use in pregnancy and refer to an article highlighting the benefits in a specific case.

FDA approves first OTC CGM system

philsiarri • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Devices Diabetes Health Technology
  1. FDA authorized the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM), Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System, for individuals 18 and older not using insulin.
  2. The CGM system aims to help users understand the effects of diet and exercise on blood sugar levels, providing glucose readings every 15 minutes with sensors lasting up to 15 days.
  3. The FDA clearance for this device emphasizes increased health equity by making health monitoring more accessible, although some side effects like skin irritation and pain have been reported.

When You Have Diabetes, You are Actually Dealing with Diabetes and The Sickness Behind it.

Diabetes Buster • 0 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diabetes Nutrition Disease
  1. When you have diabetes, it's important to address root causes like poor gut health, inflammation, and insulin resistance.
  2. Don't rely solely on blood sugar levels to assess insulin resistance; consider the time and insulin your body uses to process blood sugar.
  3. A1C and regular blood sugar tests may not assess the time and insulin needed to process a specific amount of blood sugar.