New Diabetes Drug Will Help Weight Loss
A revolutionary drug for diabetes sufferers is being launched in the UK.
Obesity
The majority of Type 2 diabetes sufferers are overweight
Victoza is for Type 2 diabetes and only needs to be taken once-a-day.
The drug, also known as Liraglutide, allows the body to only release insulin when blood sugar levels become too high.
It can also be taken at any time of the day and is used alongside other drugs.
Tests suggest the drug can also help with weight loss by making people feel "full" for longer, as well as slowing down the rate at which the stomach empties.
Victoza also lowers blood pressure, lowering the risk of heart disease.
It could help the two million people in the UK who suffer from Type 2 diabetes, many of whom are overweight or obese.
Cathy Moulton, from Diabetes UK, said: "Liraglutide widens the choice of treatment for people with Type 2 diabetes that not only offer improved blood glucose but also aid weight loss.
"Good diabetes management reduces the risk of developing serious complications including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness and amputation."
It is estimated that 500,000 people in the UK have Type 2 diabetes and don't even know it.
Obesity
The majority of Type 2 diabetes sufferers are overweight
Victoza is for Type 2 diabetes and only needs to be taken once-a-day.
The drug, also known as Liraglutide, allows the body to only release insulin when blood sugar levels become too high.
It can also be taken at any time of the day and is used alongside other drugs.
Tests suggest the drug can also help with weight loss by making people feel "full" for longer, as well as slowing down the rate at which the stomach empties.
Victoza also lowers blood pressure, lowering the risk of heart disease.
It could help the two million people in the UK who suffer from Type 2 diabetes, many of whom are overweight or obese.
Cathy Moulton, from Diabetes UK, said: "Liraglutide widens the choice of treatment for people with Type 2 diabetes that not only offer improved blood glucose but also aid weight loss.
"Good diabetes management reduces the risk of developing serious complications including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness and amputation."
It is estimated that 500,000 people in the UK have Type 2 diabetes and don't even know it.
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