February News Roundup
Each month, we round up diabetes-related news and insights from trusted sources to provide you with ideas, tips, education and more to help you live your best life.
Here’s the latest!
FDA Approves Ozempic to Help Treat Kidney Disease in People with Diabetes
Healthline
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Ozempic to help lower risks associated with chronic kidney disease, the drug’s manufacturer Novo Nordisk reported. Read more.
Vitamin Deficiencies Common in Type 2 Diabetes
US News & World Report
Overall, as many as 45% of type 2 diabetics are suffering multiple deficiencies in vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, researchers reported. Read more.
Lifesaving Assistance Dog Honored by Royal Agricultural University
BBC
In a heartwarming story out of Cirencester, England, one special dog is not just man’s best friend, but lifesaver. Chief, a four-year-old German Shepherd, can help prevent his young owner Philippe – who suffers from Type-1 diabetes from falling into a diabetic coma. Watch the video.
New Study Links Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Globally to Sugary Drinks
Tufts Now
A new study from researchers at Tufts University estimates that 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of cardiovascular disease occur each year globally due to consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. Read more.
Researchers Use AI to Help Predict and Identify Subtypes of Type 2 Diabetes From Simple Glucose Monitor
Stanford Medicine
Scientists have learned that not all patients with Type 2 diabetes are the same, with some patients varying in body weight, age of onset and other characteristics. Stanford Medicine researchers are using artificial intelligence to help identify the underlying biology behind Type 2 diabetes. Read more.
