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Screen early in pregnancy for gestational diabetes, new Lancet series urges

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Gestational diabetes affects one in seven expecting women globally and rates of this troubling condition are rising.   Gestational diabetes has long been diagnosed between weeks 24 and 28 of pregnancy.

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Lupin acquires anti-diabetes trademarks from Boehringer Ingelheim to strengthen portfolio

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On December 13, 2024, Lupin, a global pharmaceutical company, announced the acquisition of anti-diabetes trademarks GIBTULIO, GIBTULIO MET, and AJADUO from Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH. The move is aimed at strengthening Lupins diabetes portfolio in India. In addition, 25 million people are pre-diabetic.

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Lilly launches Mounjaro (tirzepatide), offers new treatment option for obesity and type 2 diabetes

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It is a treatment for obesity, overweight, and type 2 diabetes that activates both GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) hormone receptors. Mounjaro is also indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. per cent and 2.1

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STAT+: GLP-1s lower risk of 10 obesity-associated cancers, study shows

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New research finds that the GLP-1 class of drugs — glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists — is more effective in mitigating the risk of 10 obesity-associated cancers than its type 2 diabetes drug alternatives. million patients with type 2 diabetes from 2005 to 2018 who were prescribed GLP-1s, insulin, or metformin.

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Opinion: Cutting-edge insulin is good. But it’s the ‘trailing edge’ of older versions that can keep it affordable

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According to Yale researchers, 14% Americans who need insulin to control their diabetes spend more than 40% of their post-subsistence income (what is available after paying for food and housing) on the drug. Many avoid or ration their treatment because of the high cost.

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Provention prices type 1 diabetes drug Tzield at $194,000

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Provention Bio has priced its new type 1 diabetes (T1D) prevention therapy Tzield at $13,850 per vial – equivalent to almost $194,000 for its 14-day course – a higher level than had been predicted by industry observers. The post Provention prices type 1 diabetes drug Tzield at $194,000 appeared first on.

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DREAM-HF trial results highlight Mesoblast’s potential to differentiate in HF space: GlobalData

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In July 2018, the company completed a transaction with Tasly Pharmaceutical Group for the development, manufacture, and commercialization in China of its allogeneic mesenchymal precursor cell products, Revascor for chronic HF, and MPC-25-IC for acute myocardial infarction.

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