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Medtronic Expands Two Insulin Pump Recalls, Including One Over Cybersecurity Concerns

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Medtronic has expanded a Class I recall of remote controllers used with the MiniMed 508 insulin pump or the MiniMed Paradigm family of insulin pumps over potential cybersecurity risks. The medtech giant has also expanded another Class I recall of the retainer rings on its 600 series insulin pumps.

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Newly Approved T1D Therapy Lantidra Could Eliminate Need for Insulin Injections

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The treatment is derived from deceased donor pancreatic cells and is indicated for patients who are unable to achieve average blood glucose levels (glycated hemoglobin) with daily insulin injections or with continuous infusion through a pump because of repeated episodes of severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

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GLP-1 Agonists for Diabetes: Mounjaro Versus Ozempic

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GLP-1 receptor agonists, or incretin (metabolic hormones) mimetics, are analogs of the GLP-1 peptide hormone that binds to the GLP-1 receptor to regulate blood sugar levels by boosting insulin secretion. dependent insulin secretion and suppression of glucagon release. What Are GLP-1 Agonists? mediated glucose?dependent

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Rybelsus (semaglutide) New Label Update Allows for Early Use in Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

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The body becomes resistant to insulin and can no longer use glucose properly as a fuel, so glucose begins circulating in the bloodstream and may lead to problems with the circulatory, nervous and immune systems. Often, diabetes medication or insulin therapy are used as management tools.

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FDA head Califf on tighter accelerated approvals and lower drug prices at JP Morgan

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The US omnibus bill passed in late December 2022 will give the agency greater powers to regulate accelerated approval drugs, while the Inflation Reduction Act’s lowering of drug prices will create an uncertain environment for drug developers, he said. That leaves three years for pharma companies to prepare. It’s much needed. It’s a hot area.”

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Can Fruit Lower the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?

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The study , published yesterday in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism , revealed that two helpings of fruit led to higher measures of insulin sensitivity than those who ate less than half a serving. Diabetes is a growing health problem globally. Keep it Fresh.

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Amylyx Purchases Investigational GLP-1 Drug Avexitide in Auction Deal

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Congenital HI is a genetic disorder that causes excessive insulin production by the pancreas, which lowers plasma or blood sugar. Agonist engagement of the receptor is involved in insulin and glucose regulation, and hence has therapeutic implications for diseases like diabetes and obesity.

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