A new European cardiology report warns that people with the highest ultra processed food intake face notably greater risks of heart disease, irregular heart rhythms, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular death. The authors urge clinicians to more actively counsel patients on cutting back, saying the cumulative evidence points to ultra processed diets as a meaningful, modifiable health threat.
Dr Reddy’s has joined forces with Nestle Health Science to roll out Celevida GLP+, a nutrition supplement designed for people managing type 2 diabetes and obesity while on GLP-1/GIP therapy. The collaboration aims to address day to day nutritional challenges that can emerge during treatment, adding a targeted option beyond standard diabetes and weight management care.
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Novo Nordisk is relaunching a diabetes tablet in the United States under the Ozempic name, starting with select adult doses this Monday. The strategy banks on Ozempic’s blockbuster brand recognition to lift sales and help Novo regain market share from rival Eli Lilly as competition intensifies in diabetes care.
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has received market authorization from Health Canada for its generic semaglutide injection, becoming the first company approved for the diabetes therapy in Canada. The Bengaluru-based pharma is now preparing a launch to expand access for patients who rely on the treatment, potentially easing pressure on medication availability and costs.
Lupin has launched generic anti-diabetic tablets in the United States—dapagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release—after receiving FDA approval. The company says its product is bioequivalent to Xigduo XR, positioning the launch as a potential new option for diabetes patients seeking effective treatment in the US market.
Cipla is moving forward with the sale of Afrezza, an insulin patients inhale from the mouth, aiming to offer a painless alternative to injectable insulin. The big question is whether this inhaled option can gain traction against entrenched global players and established injection-based routines in diabetes care.
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Retatrutide, an investigational weight-loss drug, is drawing global attention after early clinical results showed substantial weight reduction. What makes it stand out is its “triple-action” approach, targeting three hormone receptors involved in metabolism. Researchers are also exploring whether it could support broader longevity goals, potentially offering new options for obesity and related diabetes.
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