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Wegovy: what you need to know about this weight loss drug

A much-hyped weight-loss jab will soon go on sale at high street chemists in the UK. Although a prescription will still be needed from a doctor to buy the drug, the news will no doubt be welcome to the many millions of people who have struggled to lose weight.

The Conversation

Continuous glucose monitors are trendy wearables—but how useful are they? Here's what experts say

There isn't much research to back up glucose monitoring for the average person.

Fortune

Baby had dangerously low blood sugar levels over three days, Letby trial told

Nurse Lucy Letby is accused of adding artificial insulin to a bag of intravenous liquid the infant was receiving at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

The Independent UK

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Sixty days in bed proves weightless inactivity will do serious harm to Mars-bound astronauts’ health

Lying in bed is a relatively cheap simulation of spending time in space, where the body, even when moving about, does little to no work

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Long-term inactivity can ‘profoundly’ increase blood sugar levels, study finds

Twenty young and healthy male participants stayed in bed for 60 days straight for the study

The Independent UK

Bride under fire for demanding sister remove medical device for wedding as it's 'ugly'

A bride has come under fire for asking her sister to remove an essential medical device when she's a bridesmaid at her wedding, as she thinks the piece of equipment is 'ugly'

Daily Mirror

This is why you're so hangry

Do you feel irritable when you aren't eating regular meals? You're not alone

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Being Married May Help People Maintain Lower Blood Sugar Levels: Research

According to a study published online in the journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, people who live with a partner have a higher possibility of being healthy in terms of keeping lower blood sugar levels, regardless of how amicable or combative their relationship is. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Six reasons to take up yoga during pregnancy

While you may need to modify your exercise routine slightly during pregnancy, physical activity is safe, and in fact recommended, when you’re expecting a baby.

The Conversation

Married Couples Are More Likely To Reduce The Risk Of Diabetes In A Study Found

The study of people over 50 found husbands and wives had lower blood sugar, but being married may reduce risk of diabetes.

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Establishing this small habit can help improve your health

A small tweak to your daily routine can improve your health.

Fortune

Playing golf may be better for your health than Nordic walking

A study shows golf has the biggest effect on blood fats and the metabolism of glucose, which keeps blood sugar levels stable.

The Independent UK

Cohabiting adults have lower blood sugar levels, study finds

Researchers say couples need not get along to benefit, and social isolation may increase type 2 diabetes risk

The Guardian - UK

Playing golf may be better than Nordic walking for health, study suggests

Golf seemed to have the biggest effect on blood fats and the metabolism of glucose, which keeps blood sugar levels stable.

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Intermittent Fasting Might Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism of the Endocrine Society, patients who underwent an intermittent fasting diet intervention achieved complete diabetes remission, which is defined as a HbA1c (average blood sugar) level of less than 6.5% at least one year after stopping…

Glasgow Live

Glasgow man's impressive five stone weight loss after being told he could lose limb

Diabetic Derek Gray went for his annual visit to his GP when he got the alarming news he could lose a limb if he didn't take control of his blood sugar and weight.

The Independent UK

A 5-minute light walk every 30 minutes could save you from an early death, study says

Light walking throughout the day activates muscles regularly and serves as blood sugar regulator

The Conversation

Apple cider vinegar: is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains

Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and has been used for centuries in cooking and medicine. It’s thought to help with a wide range of health issues, including high cholesterol, blood sugar levels, obesity and high blood pressure. It’s also said to help with…

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With weight-loss prescriptions causing shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic, diabetics struggle to find drug they depend on

TikTok videos about Ozempic as a weight-loss aid have gotten millions of views. The shortages are having a “ripple effect” on supplies of other diabetes medications.

Daily Mirror

Diabetes warning over risk of sugary fruit juices - and the daily amount to drink

Consumption of fruit juices that are ‘from concentrate’ and ‘not from concentrate’ should be limited as they can lead to blood glucose levels going up quickly, says nutrition scientist Sarah Coe

The Conversation

Sitting all day is terrible for your health – now, a new study finds a relatively easy way to counteract it

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

WEKU

Sitting all day can be deadly. 5-minute walks can offset harms

People who get regular short bouts of exercise are less likely to develop diabetes, dementia and heart disease, a new study finds. And an added benefit - regular movement puts people in a better mood.

The Independent UK

‘Artificial pancreas’ could ‘automate blood sugar checks among type 2 diabetics’

Wales Online

New artificial pancreas helps Type 2 diabetes patients manage blood sugar levels

UK device doubled the amount of time during which patients' blood sugar levels were on target

Daily Mirror

Urgent warning over silent killer that can affect teens - five signs to watch out for

Experts predict an exponential rise in this chronic disease among the young, fuelled by fatty foods and an inactive lifestyle

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