US-based Halia Therapeutics’ new therapy will be put to a six-month-long trial that will involve 60 patients with type 2 diabetes in the UAE
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‘Hostage economy’: Does Denmark risk over-reliance on Big Pharma as obesity drug boom fuels 4.5% GDP contribution?
Big Pharma’s profitable grip tightens as Danish weight loss drugs Wegovy and Saxenda, manufactured by Novo Nordisk, surge in popularity globally as people spend out of pocket
Diabetes
Obesity drug Wegovy shows promising results for heart health
Obesity breakthrough: Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy cuts heart attack risk by 20% in clinical trial
Diabetes
New weight-loss drug now available in UAE to treat Type 2 diabetes
User can lose up to 22.5 percent of body weight due to decreased appetite
Abu Dhabi
UAE’s health sector witnesses two new international tie-ups
Emirates Health Services enters into an MoU with Novo Nordisk Pharma Gulf, while Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi enters into a strategic arrangement with Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
AstraZeneca
Three in five UAE residents are worried about managing diabetes post-pandemic: report
AstraZeneca has launched its health and well-being app Health Gate to support patients with chronic conditions such as cancer, heart failure, kidney disease, and diabetes
chronic illnesses
How AI and a ‘human touch’ are combatting type two diabetes
UAE’s Glucare uses continuous data monitoring and patient education to manage the chronic disease
Diabetes
Global F&B giant to open Dubai tech centre to create healthier products
Tate & Lyle set to open Technical Application Centre to help manufacturers lower sugar, fat content amid diabetes epidemic
Childhood obesity
Video: Mapping a way out of childhood obesity
Researchers are mapping local ‘food environments’ to show the relationship between income, where you live and obesity. The FT meets the people using this data to help change shopping and eating habits.
Beat Diabetes Walk
20,000 people take part in Dubai diabetes walkathon
Event is organised by Dubai-based retailer Landmark Group
Americana
Hungry for more: KFC’s Sabir Sami
Sabir Sami, KFC’s managing director for MENA, Pakistan, Turkey and Asia, explains why growth of the brand in the region will not come at any cost
Diabetes
UAE to add sugary drinks, e-cigarettes to excise tax list in 2020
UAE Cabinet says decision is part of efforts to reduce consumption of unhealthy goods and modify consumers’ behaviour
Calorie counter
Dubai restaurants to introduce calorie count on menus
Dawoud Al Hajri, director general of Dubai Municipality said the directive will encourage restaurants to provide healthy meals to consumerss
Arab Health
Unlocking the pathway to preventative healthcare with mHealth
A blockchain-based approach to sharing patient data has been incredibly useful in terms of meeting patient expectations and enabling holistic healthcare. blockchain technology has been able to streamline and transform every aspect
Arab Health 2019
Video: What is the state of medicine in the UAE?
On this edition of Inside AB, Ross William, Arab Health Exhibition Director speaks about the largest healthcare exhibition in the Middle East that is set to take place between January 28 and 31.
calories count
Saudi restaurants to display calories on menus
Regulation from Saudi Food and Drug authority came into force on January 1, 2019
chronic illnesses
Diabetes to cost MENA region $35.5bn by 2045
The number of diabetes cases in the region is expected to rise 110% by 2045