prediabetes
Coverage of prediabetes in the Nexus archive.
- Medicare pilot program expands access to Wegovy, Zepbound for some seniors
A Medicare pilot program expands access to GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound for some seniors, offering subsidies as high as $50 per month. The program, running through 2027, requires a BMI above 35 or specific weight-related conditions for eligibility, though 6 million Medicare Part D recipients who might otherwise qualify will remain excluded. Concerns persist about potential bone and muscle density loss from rapid weight loss, but medical professionals suggest exercise can mitigate risks.
- Surprising study finds beef doesn’t worsen blood sugar or diabetes risk
A new clinical trial found that adults eating 6-7 ounces of beef daily for one month showed no worsening in blood sugar control, insulin function, or inflammation markers compared to those eating poultry. The study suggests that beef consumption may not increase type 2 diabetes risk in people with prediabetes as commonly assumed.
- Vitamin supplement may delay diabetes in select groups, researchers say
A Tufts University study found that high-dose vitamin D supplements may reduce diabetes risk in individuals with prediabetes who have specific genetic variants (AC or CC) of the vitamin D receptor gene, but not in those with the AA variant. The research highlights precision nutrition, though limitations include its secondary analysis nature and need for replication.