Mom of three in remission from diabetes after losing nearly 160 pounds Thursday, November 16 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- When Lisa Dove became a mom nearly two decades ago, her life quickly changed, and she started gaining weight."I just didn't have time to get to the gym or meal prep. It was just easier to go through the drive-through or... Read More.
Semaglutide helps reduce risk of heart attack, stroke in people without diabetes, study finds Tuesday, November 14 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Taking semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic used for weight loss, can help boost heart health in people without diabetes, according to new research.In a study of over 17,000 people, semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication, was... Read More.
New study finds potential link between eating red meat and developing Type 2 diabetes Thursday, October 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A new study has found a link between eating red meat, especially processed red meat, and an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton explained the findings of the study, which was led by... Read More.
New study shows benefits of afternoon exercise for Type 2 diabetes Monday, May 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- For people with Type 2 diabetes, could the time of day when you exercise have an impact on your blood sugar averages?A new study seems to suggest so.After studying more than 2,400 adults over a four-year period, researchers suggest that patients... Read More.
Popular diabetes drug Mounjaro could be FDA-approved for weight loss this year, company says Thursday, April 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A popular drug currently approved to treat Type 2 diabetes could soon also be approved for weight loss.Eli Lilly, the maker of the drug Mounjaro, said Thursday it expects the medication could be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration... Read More.
Eating disorder experts are worried about diabetes drugs like Ozempic being used for weight loss Monday, March 6 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The popularity around weight loss drugs like Ozempic is worrying eating disorder experts, who say the conversation risks making recovery harder and could put others at risk of developing disorders."My fear is that there is now a belief that anyone can... Read More.
Popularity of Ozempic, Mounjaro, similar drugs may be driving shortages for people with diabetes, obesity Friday, February 24 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Drugs such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy have been flying off pharmacy shelves across the country, touted as breakthrough drugs for patients looking to lose weight. Celebrities like Rosie O'Donnell, Chelsea Handler, Millionaire Matchmaker star Patti Stanger and social media influencers... Read More.
FDA approves first drug to delay onset of Type 1 diabetes Friday, November 18 by ABC News(SILVER SPRING, Md.) -- For the first time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a treatment that can delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes.Teplizumab, a monoclonal antibody that will be marketed under the brand name Tzield from pharmaceutical companies ProventionBio... Read More.
Study: 3 in 10 uninsured Americans with diabetes may ration insulin Wednesday, October 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Nearly 30% of Americans living with diabetes who are uninsured may ration their insulin to save money, according to a new study.Researchers at Harvard Medical School, the City University of New York's Hunter College and consumer advocacy organization Public Citizen determined... Read More.
Punxsutawney Community Medical Building holds ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, August 12 by Louise BennettPunxsutawney - A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held yesterday for the Punxsutawney Community Medical Building.The new facility will provide residents of Punxsutawney and the Jefferson County region with many health and wellness services under one roof.Services will include Outpatient Diagnostic Testing, Imaging services, Laboratory Services,... Read More.
