Wegovy reduces risk of death in some people with heart disease, research indicates
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Wegovy reduces risk of death in some people with heart disease, research indicates

The active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic reduced the risk of heart attacks and strokes in a large trial of…

Some commonly prescribed drugs are associated with a high risk of sudden cardiac arrest in people with type 2 diabetes
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Some commonly prescribed drugs are associated with a high risk of sudden cardiac arrest in people with type 2 diabetes

New research presented at EASD has identified a range of characteristics associated with a higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest in…

New study reveals depression is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
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New study reveals depression is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes

Depression can play a direct role in the development of type 2 diabetes, according to new research examining the cause-and-effect…

‘Game-changing’ blood test can reduce heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes
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‘Game-changing’ blood test can reduce heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes could soon be offered a new blood test which may be able to detect if…

Research helping to identify infants at risk of type 1 diabetes
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Research helping to identify infants at risk of type 1 diabetes

A study taking place at hospitals in the North East is helping to identify infants at risk of developing type…

Semaglutide reduces risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with overweight or obesity
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Semaglutide reduces risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with overweight or obesity

People living with overweight or obesity are 20 per cent less likely to develop heart problems if they are treated…

Type 1 diabetes risk detected by T cells, research demonstrates
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Type 1 diabetes risk detected by T cells, research demonstrates

Examining a specific type of immune cell in the blood can help determine individuals who are at risk of developing…

Dietary restraint could significantly reduce effects of genetic risk of obesity
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Dietary restraint could significantly reduce effects of genetic risk of obesity

Obesity risk genes make people feel hungrier and lose control over their eating, but practicing dietary restraint could counteract this,…

People with diabetes at risk of mental health struggles, study suggests
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People with diabetes at risk of mental health struggles, study suggests

New research reveals that 84% of people surveyed agree having diabetes can negatively impact mental health. The study, commissioned by DexCom,…

More people at risk of type 2 diabetes could be detected thanks to innovative new partnership
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More people at risk of type 2 diabetes could be detected thanks to innovative new partnership

A tool developed by Leicester Diabetes Centre to identify those at risk of type 2 diabetes is set to be…