Women have an increased risk of heart attacks, influenced by risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes, as well as hormonal aspects and stress, as Dr. Vanessa Conin-Ohnsorge emphasizes in a conversation with BILD. (translated)
Dass die Bundesregierung die Zuckersteuer angeht, ist richtig. Aber es darf nicht nur um neue Einnahmequellen gehen, sonst geht die Akzeptanz verloren. Ziel muss Prävention sein: weniger Diabetes, Übergewicht & Folgekosten für Krankenkassen und Gesundheitssystem. (1/2) #Zuckersteuer #Gesundheit #Prävention
The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) has imposed a sales ban on the webshop Peptidekoning due to the sale of illegal weight loss products, including diabetes medications that were offered as weight loss products, and found that the substances offered could have harmful effects on consumers, while the number of poisoning reports from the use of such substances has nearly doubled. (translated)
The sumo wrestler paradox shows that being overweight is not automatically unhealthy, as active sumo wrestlers often do not develop typical diseases like diabetes or hypertension despite high weight and calorie intake, which can be attributed to healthy fat distribution and intense training. (translated)
Researchers at Uppsala University Hospital have made a breakthrough in the treatment of type 1 diabetes by transplanting genetically modified insulin-producing cells to a patient without the need for immunosuppressive medications, raising hopes that the disease may become curable. (translated)
🇫🇷⚰️ Presque la moitié des décès de France en 2024 étaient dus à des tumeurs ou des maladies cardiovasculaires : 1️⃣ Tumeurs (dont cancer) - 137 502 décès 2️⃣ Maladies cardiovasculaires (Infarctus, AVC) - 136 081 3️⃣ Symptômes et états morbides mal définis (inconnues, sénilité..) - 67 500 4️⃣ Maladies respiratoires (pneumonie, grippe) - 52 667 5️⃣ Causes externes (suicide, accidents) - 46 600 6️⃣ Maladies du système nerveux (Parkinson, Alzheimer) - 36 960 7️⃣ Maladies digestives - 27 369 8️⃣ Autres (dont diabète) - 25 771 9️⃣ Troubles mentaux et du comportement (dont démences) - 25 009 #Santé #Statistiques #France
The reimbursement for diabetes medications, particularly those based on GLP-1 like Ozempic and Mounjaro, is experiencing a significant increase due to their rising use for weight loss, according to recent data from the National Institute for Health Insurance and Disability. (translated)
In his column, Thomas Hogeling investigates the rise of unauthorized advertising for the diabetes drug Ozempic and the challenges journalists face when reporting on a product that is sometimes also prescribed as a weight loss medication, even though this is not allowed under Dutch law. (translated)
Short, intense sprint intervals on the bike produce significantly stronger changes in blood protein concentration compared to moderate training and could possibly reduce the risk of hypertension and diabetes, as a study from Rockefeller University shows. (translated)
Media Minister Letschert stated that she is awaiting the court's decision regarding the fines imposed on newspapers for their reporting on diabetes medications, and she expressed understanding for the concerns of editors who claim that press freedom is at risk. (translated)
Diabetes, affecting one million Belgians, is poorly understood and underestimated, which has led to an awareness campaign called "24-7" to inform the public about the truths of this autoimmune disease, after a survey revealed serious gaps in knowledge of its symptoms and impact. (translated)
The Portuguese Society of Diabetology warned about the risk of diabetics losing the reimbursement for essential medications and devices due to problems in updating the National Register of Users, highlighting the urgent need for administrative simplification to ensure continuous access to treatment. (translated)
Immunologist Bart Roep is convinced that type 1 diabetes can soon be cured, now that there is more understanding of the disease and the mechanism by which the immune system mistakenly attacks the beta cells in the pancreas, with the focus on de-stressing these cells and optimizing the interaction with the immune system. (translated)
New research shows that the presence of greenery around the home, such as private gardens and nearby parks, can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to seven percent, indicating that nature plays an important role in promoting physical activity and mental recovery. (translated)
According to the latest research findings, up to five cups of coffee per day are considered safe for most healthy adults and may even provide health benefits, particularly for cardiovascular health and the risk of type 2 diabetes, taking individual responses to caffeine into account. (translated)
A new meta-analysis shows that exclusive e-cigarette users have a 34 percent increased risk of prediabetes and a possible warning signal for insulin resistance, while no clear statistical association with manifest diabetes is evident, which, however, limits the interpretability of the results due to the predominance of cross-sectional studies. (translated)
In her column, Rosanne Hertzberger states that despite the general prevailing belief that health is deteriorating, statistics show that the risk of dementia and diabetes is decreasing in the Netherlands, which she attributes to a declining sugar consumption and adjustments in people's behavior, and she advocates for recognizing this positive development in healthcare and policy. (translated)
According to a US study, the risk of type 2 diabetes increased by 46 percent in women with endometriosis compared to women without this condition, with the increase in risk varying depending on the form of endometriosis and being particularly significant in certain manifestations. (translated)
Avoiding three risk factors in middle age, such as high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes, can delay dementia by up to 13 years, according to research. (translated)
A young pilot expelled from the Air Force Academy of Pozzuoli due to the discovery of having type 1 diabetes has appealed to the TAR of Rome, which has readmitted him with reservation until the next hearing, sparking a debate on discrimination against diabetics in the aviation sector. (translated)
