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How to Act Now for Medicare Coverage of Obesity Medications: Call for Public Comment
  • Taylyn Washington-Harmon
  • 01/23/2025

How to Act Now for Medicare Coverage of Obesity Medications: Call for Public Comment

Medicare obesity drug coverage could enhance health equity. Act now: submit comments to CMS by January 27th. Read more.
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology
Addressing Kidney Donation with Black Patients: A Guide for Physicians
  • Taylyn Washington-Harmon
  • 01/15/2025

Addressing Kidney Donation with Black Patients: A Guide for Physicians

Discuss kidney donation early with Black patients to address disparities. Provide information, dispel myths, and encourage open communication. Read the full guide for strategies.
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology
People of Color Less Likely to Use Obesity-Management Medications
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 01/03/2025

People of Color Less Likely to Use Obesity-Management Medications

Study reveals racial disparities in obesity-medication use. Black, Asian, Hispanic patients face barriers. Explore solutions to improve access.
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology
75 Percent of Patients Stop Taking These Semaglutide Drugs After Two Years
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/19/2024

75 Percent of Patients Stop Taking These Weight Loss Drugs After Two Years

75% discontinue Ozempic/Wegovy after two years, highlighting adherence challenges. Impact: High costs, side effects, and access issues. Explore management strategies.
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/19/2024

The Complex Relationship Between HbA1c Levels and Life Expectancy in Older Adults

Optimal HbA1c for older adults: Aim for 6.8%-7.7% to maximize life expectancy, avoid excessively low targets. Read the full analysis.
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology
Eli Lilly Drug Zepbound Slashes Diabetes Risk in Obese Users
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/03/2024

Eli Lilly Drug Zepbound Reduced Diabetes Risk in Obese Users

Zepbound reduces type 2 diabetes risk by 90% in obese prediabetic patients, showing potential as a preventive treatment.
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology
Biden Wants Medicare and Medicaid Cover GLP-1s
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/02/2024

Biden Wants Medicare and Medicaid Cover GLP-1s

Biden proposes Medicare/Medicaid cover expensive GLP-1 obesity drugs. Potential impact on 7.4 million patients. Awaiting new administration's approval.
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology
Semaglutide Drugs Might Help Lower Diabetic Alzheimer's Risk
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 10/31/2024

Semaglutide Drugs Might Help Lower Diabetic Alzheimer’s Risk

Semaglutide may lower Alzheimer's risk in diabetics, suggesting neuroprotective benefits. Explore potential shifts in dementia management.
  • Cardiology
The Link Between Body Roundness Index and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 10/01/2024

The Link Between Body Roundness Index and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Higher Body Roundness Index trajectory increases cardiovascular disease risk. Explore implications for Black patients' risk assessment. Read the full analysis.
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology
Novo Nordisk Questioned Over Ozempic Prices
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 09/26/2024

Novo Nordisk Questioned Over Ozempic Prices

Novo Nordisk's high Ozempic prices impact access for underserved populations. Discuss cost-reduction strategies with PBMs. Read more for implications.
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology
How Ozempic and Mounjaro Help People With Type 1 Diabetes Too
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 09/13/2024

How Ozempic and Mounjaro Help People With Type 1 Diabetes, Too

Ozempic and Mounjaro aid weight loss, improve blood sugar in type 1 diabetes, potentially reducing obesity-related complications. Read further insights.
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology
FDA Expands Approval of This Device for Type 2 Diabetes
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 08/28/2024

FDA Expands Approval of This Device for Type 2 Diabetes

FDA approves Omnipod 5 for Type 2 diabetes; automates insulin delivery, potentially reducing disease management burden for Black patients.
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