Study looks at benefits, risks to popular weight-loss drugs; Kentucky leads nation in use of them
By Melissa Patrick and Liberty Gilbert Kentucky Health News Whether it is prescribed for diabetes or weight loss, Ozempic and…
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University of Kentucky researchers receive record $488 million in external grant funding for 2024
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today University of Kentucky researchers have received a record $488.4 million in external grants and contracts…
Traveling with diabetes requires planning, these tips can help ensure your adventure goes smoothly
By Tami Ross University of Kentucky Diabetes requires regular self-management and treatment, even on vacation. That’s why it is important…
As COVID subsidies come to an end, Kentuckians encouraged to focus on healthy lifestyle changes
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The “Raise Your Guard” Campaign is encouraging Kentuckians to be more physically active, minimize…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: People with diabetes focus on blood sugar levels, for children it’s harder
By Corinne Holmes St. Elizabeth Healthcare People with diabetes work hard to keep their blood sugar levels steady throughout the…
If you are diabetic, studies warn to be aware of the threat of higher rate of hearing loss; here are tips
By Abbie McKinney Beltone Florence November is National Diabetes Month, and surprising to many – hearing loss is a prevalent…
November is National Diabetes Awareness month, understanding the disease is key to treatment
Dr. Simon Fisher University of Kentucky November is recognized as National Diabetes Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to bring…
White House nationwide ‘food as medicine’ strategy will help expand local efforts in Kentucky
By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Public News Service The White House is recommending “food as medicine” as part of a new…
Mark Fleming: Early detection of peripheral arterial disease can help prevent more than just amputation
Early recognition and treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can prevent leg amputations, but it can also reduce a patient’s…
Some tips to help maintain healthy habits as the ‘holiday eating season’ gets into full swing
By Tami Ross University of Kentucky The “holiday eating season” has arrived — those days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s…
Dale Toney: A ‘wake up call’ for diabetes — talk to your doctor about prevention and treatment
An estimated 88 million Americans have prediabetes, and just over 1 in 10 have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes….
The Week at the Capitol: Budget approved (protects road fund), and a round up of some other legislation
The biggest issue of the General Assembly’s 2021 session advanced this week as the Senate and House approved a budget…
Chris McDaniel: Busy session throughout as legislature overrode vetoes, forged budget — and more
Every session of the General Assembly has a certain amount of ebb and flow throughout its course. I can say…
State shows little progress in latest health rankings; we get less exercise, diabetes has increased
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky again ranks near the bottom in two big health measures: 48th for health…
Diabetes: If you’re prediabetic, you can manage your diet, get more exercise, be kind to your pancreas
Second of a 3-part series By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Millions of Americans do not know that they are prediabetic,…
Diabetes: It’s preventable but a leading cause of death; know warning signs, make lifestyle changes
First of a 3-part series By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Type 2 diabetes was the 7th leading cause of death…
This week at the Capitol: legislation to limit cost of insulin, Marsy’s Law among bills moving forward
By Robert Weber Legislative Research Commission Although the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2020 session reached its halfway point this week, much…
KET to air ‘Undiagnosed: The Diabetes Epidemic’ and panel discussion about the disease Feb 24
Nearly half of Kentucky adults have diabetes or pre-diabetes — and many of them don’t know they have it. To…
Gov. Beshear, bipartisan lawmakers push passage of bill to help Kyians with skyrocketing insulin costs
To assist more than half a million Kentuckians with diabetes including some who ration insulin because of the excessive cost,…
This week at the Capitol: Honoring Charles Young during Black History Month, bills that advanced
By Robert Weber Legislative Research Commission Highlights of the legislative week typically occur in the historic Senate and House chambers,…
Andy Beshear: Stopping skyrocketing insulin prices is an urgent, lifesaving responsibility
The nearly 600,000 Kentuckians suffering from diabetes must be able to afford their daily supply of insulin to stay alive….
State Rep. Bentley: Cost of some prescription medications too high, legislation is needed
As a pharmacist, I have seen firsthand the struggle Kentucky families face when it comes to paying high prices for…