Diabetes
New stem cell treatment shows promise for Type 1 diabetes patients
Results from a clinical trial reveal the success of an innovative stem cell-based treatment, VC-02, in meaningfully regulating blood glucose levels and reducing dependence on daily insulin injections for Type-1 diabetes patients. The therapy involves a small medical...
A sword hanging over my head”: Eau Claire woman shares her story during Diabetes Awareness Month
Sarah Beer, a resident of Eau Claire, shares the constant burden of medical debt associated with managing her lifelong companion—diabetes. Diabetes Awareness Month brings to light the financial challenges faced by individuals like Sarah, who grapple with the...
Kids walk to spread awareness on juvenile diabetes
In Coimbatore, the Rotary E-Club of Metro Dynamix and Idhayangal Charitable Trust organized 'Kidathon 2023,' a walkathon aimed at raising awareness about type 1 diabetes among children. District Collector Kranti Kumar Pati flagged off the event, which saw scores of...
State and health leaders talk obesity, diabetes, and health disparity in TN Black communities
In a compelling initiative to tackle the pressing issues of Black health disparities, state and health officials gathered at Lee Chapel AME Church in Nashville on a Sunday night. This town hall, part of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators conference, aimed...
Ottawa man calling for limits on off-label prescriptions for diabetes medication
An Ottawa man, Andrew Konecny, is spearheading an effort to raise awareness about the shortage of diabetes drugs in Canada, particularly those used for weight loss. The drug in question, Ozempic, approved by Health Canada for treating Type 2 diabetes, has seen a surge...
Regular dental visits can signal heart diseases, diabetes risk early: Study
Recent research suggests that routine visits to the dentist could serve as an effective means of early detection for chronic conditions such as heart diseases, diabetes, and obesity. Dental professionals, equipped with proper training, can play a pivotal role in...