Diabetes

A team of Chinese scientists has successfully cured a patient’s diabetes using cell therapy, marking a global first. What Happened: The patient, who was at high risk of severe diabetes complications, has been insulin-free for 33 months following the treatment, reported the South China Morning...

Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:LLY) released Thursday topline results from two phase 3 trials. The drugmaker evaluated once-weekly insulin efsitora alfa (efsitora) in type 2 diabetes patients using insulin for the first time (insulin naïve) and those who require multiple daily insulin injections.  In the...

DexCom Inc’s (NASDAQ: DXCM) Stelo Glucose Biosensor System has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM). DexCom’s global total addressable market (TAM) is expanding rapidly, positioning the company for...

Congressman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has been known to tussle with public companies over their high prices or anticompetitive behavior, including pharmaceutical companies and their high costs. In his newest battle, Sanders is taking on the growing popularity of weight-loss drugs and diabetes...

Ozempic, the diabetes drug also used as a so-called "miracle" weight-loss drug, has been sweeping through America and is now in limited supply. When used for weight loss, the drug, a GLP-1, helps patients manage their weight. It has also been clinically...

Roxy Jacenko, an Australian influencer, revealed that she was rushed to the hospital following an overdose of the diabetes drug Ozempic, Pedestrian reported.  Jacenko admitted in an interview with The Daily Telegraph that she had taken Ozempic, popularly used for weight loss and...

Reality TV star Erika Jayne has dismissed rumors linking her noticeable weight loss to the use of the diabetes medication, Ozempic, Page Six reported. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, who recently started her Las Vegas residency, attributed her slim physique...

Residents of Cyprus are turning to the weight-loss drug Ozempic, despite limited availability and originally being intended for diabetics, Cyprus Mail reported. The country has been swept up in the global craze for the drug, which contains the active agent semaglutide. This agent copies the...

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has recently displayed a notably fit physique on Instagram, causing some fans to speculate that she might be using diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss. What Happened: The 42-year-old Kardashian showed off her waist and defined abs, leaving fans in awe of her fitness...

Republican Congressman George Santos was overheard crediting his significant weight loss to the drug Ozempic at a recent Manhattan gathering, according to a report from Page Six. The report suggests that Santos announced a weight loss of 92 pounds over eight months thanks to the...

Novo Nordisk’s (NYSE:NVO) popular semaglutide drugs, Wegovy and Ozempic, may unlock three potential new markets, potentially boosting the company’s fortunes, The Motley Fool reported. Over the past year, Novo Nordisk‘s shares have surged 79%, largely due to the success of its...

As the worldwide shortage of the ‘miracle’ weight-loss injections of Ozempic intensifies, counterfeit versions are being fraudulently sold on social media platforms, causing severe health concerns, The Times reported. Victims have been duped into buying vials of insulin and other...

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is being accused of using the diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss. What Happened: Fans are speculating that Kim Kardashian’s recent slim figure is a result of the drug, triggering a wave of strong reactions. Notably, Ozempic is sometimes used controversially...

Jenna Jameson has publicly denied using the ‘miracle’ weight-loss drug Ozempic following her health scare last year, Perez Hilton reports. The 49-year-old former Playboy model clarified her weight loss journey on Instagram, stating, "A lot of people are addressing my weight loss. I'm...

"Welcome to Crappie Lake" stars Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan deny using the ‘miracle' weight loss drug Ozempic during a recent interview, Reality Tea reports. Amid the rising trend of using Ozempic, popularised by celebrities like the Kardashian's and Elon Musk, many others have been...