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A new weight loss drug from Eli Lilly could join medications like Wegovy and Ozempic to tackle obesity – and it's poised to be even stronger. Eli Lilly and Co.'s tirzepatide – a drug that was approved ...

Blood glucose levels can be a reliable indicator of diabetes risk. But in some populations, it's not enough to catch the ...

Medicare Part B covers blood sugar test strips for those with diabetes if a doctor prescribes them and you get them from a Medicare-approved supplier. The number of test strips covered by Medicare ...

For people living in regional and remote communities, where access to a GP or pathology services can involve long travel ...

Detecting diabetes might soon be as easy as breathing into a device, a new study says. An experimental breath test sorted out type 2 diabetes patients from healthy people, based on their exhalations, ...

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Lab tests that measure urine concentration and hormonal levels can help diagnose diabetes insipidus, a condition that causes excessive urination. Share on Pinterest Jovana Milanko/Stocksy United ...