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• Ozempic Vision Loss Problems Appear to be Confirmed in New Study, But Risks Linked to Most Diabetes Treatments

  February 24, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study appears to confirm that Ozempic side effects can result in vision problems, but the researchers indicate such vision loss is common across diabetes medications.

• Intermittent Fasting Side Effects Could Negatively Impact Teens’ Metabolism: Study

  February 21, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A recent study suggests that while long-term intermittent fasting may offer benefits for adults, it could negatively impact the metabolic health of teenagers.

• Victoza Caused Side Effects in 80% of Children, But Helped Them Lose Weight: Study

  February 12, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Most children given Victoza for about a year suffered gastrointestinal adverse events, according to a study that also concludes the drug could help some obese children significantly reduce their BMI.

• GLP-1 Drug Prescriptions Have Doubled in Recent Years, But Many Users Quit Soon After Starting

  February 10, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Two new studies mark the rapid rise in Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and other GLP-1 medication prescriptions in recent years, but warns that a variety of factors, including side effects, age, income and weight loss, often make new users quit within a year.

• Diabetes Smartphone Alerts May Be Impacted by Hardware, Software Updates: FDA Warns

  February 7, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning that smartphone updates may accidentally disable apps being used to monitor diabetes patients, resulting in severe injuries or death.

• Vision Problems From Ozempic, Other GLP-1 Drugs May Result From Rapid Correction of Hyperglycemia: Study

  February 6, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study raises questions about whether Ozempic vision loss is caused by toxic ingredients in the drug, or the body's reaction to quickly dropping blood sugar levels.

• GLP-1 Lawsuit Defendants Filed Motion To Dismiss Most Claims in Plaintiffs’ Master Complaint

  January 31, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Two major drug manufacturers are asking a federal judge to dismiss most claims presented in GLP-1 lawsuits, which allege that side effects of Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar drugs cause severe gastrointestinal side effects.

• Increased GLP-1 Thyroid Cancer Risks May Be Product of More Intense Screening, Study Finds

  January 29, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study suggest that an apparent association between GLP-1 medications and thyroid cancer may be due to more intensive patient screening, and not a side effect of the drugs themselves.

• Junk Food Lawsuit Over Teenager’s Type 2 Diabetes, Fatty Liver Disease Diagnosis Removed to Federal Court

  January 28, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Several junk food manufacturers have removed a recently filed lawsuit to federal court after it was originally filed in Pennsylvania state court, where none of the defendants are based.

• Vabysmo Eye Treatments May Cause Blindness, Study Warns

  January 28, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  An analysis of three case studies found that some patients may experience an inflammatory response to Vabysmo eye injections, which if continued, could lead to vision loss and complete blindness in the treated eye.