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Life can be difficult, and is certainly too short to let complications from poor health habits get in the way. I challenge you to give it everything you've got, and not let this happen to you. Even though following good health habits is not a full proof system for living forever, it certainly makes our time on this great earth much more pleasant and rewarding.

Life can be difficult, and is certainly too short to let complications from poor health habits get in the way.

I challenge you to give it everything youve got, and not let this happen to you. Even though following good health habits is not a full proof system for living forever, it certainly makes our time on this great earth much more pleasant and rewarding.

The health benefits of a stronger heart, mind, and body are not only worth the effort, but they can help you endure situations better, if your health does start to decline. And I am sure most would agree that standing by idol watching ourselves become weaker and less healthy with age, certainly cannot be an option.

Staying active and strong is absolutely like earning income with compounding interest.

Typically the earlier you begin, and more consistent you are, the bigger your return, providing the strategy was solid, of course.

This is what I wish for each and every one of you, the effects of compounding health and fitness interest upon your long lasting and active lives.

By the way have you thought about your short or long term health and fitness goals recently?What are they?When it comes to your health and body, how would you like to look, feel and perform? I stand strong when I say that I truly believe you can make improvements to your active quality of life if you first set your goals, and then take systematic, safe steps to get there.

If you dont have health goals posted on your fridge or in a journal please spend a little time and write them down today!

It could be as simple as walking one block twice a week, doing chair exercises twice a week for seniors, changing your eating habits for the better, or preparing for your next 5k run for fitness veterans.

It is vital for you to set goals that are important to you and your family, because that will provide you the fuel and purpose that carries you over every hurdle that stands between you and your fitness success.I challenge you tobelieve no hurdle is too high for you too leap. And if you come across one that is 8 feet tall just go underit, and keep moving forward.

Maybe you have a goal of being able to shoot baskets or playcatch with your great grandchildren.

There are many other great reasons as well. What motivates you? I challenge you to set no limits when it comes to your health.

If you can believe it, you can achieve it!

I know this sounds simple but the key to your good health all starts by making sure everyone in your family drinks plenty of water, takes their vitamins, exercises, rests, and consumes 5-6 small healthy meals each and every day!I challenge you to think about your health, andmake it a priority by spending time everyday taking care of yourselves!

Lets get going strong now, and set ourselves up to make great health, weight loss and fitness progress over the final 6 or 7 months of 2020 reaching for our goals!

You can do this! Until next week please make it a healthy and nutritious day! To get started on healthy nutrition for weight loss, sports performance, wellness, toning, and having more energy contact Reggie at Reggies Personal Training and Nutrition, 104 E. Main, Downtown Shawnee, (405) 613-0237 to set up your appointment. Message Reggie on Facebook at Reggies Personal Training & Nutrition Facebook page!

Reggie Grovey is a local 21-year fitness professional and nationally certified personal trainer and Advocare Nutrition independent distributor.

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Dominique Fradin-Read is the doctor who has achieved that Adele has lost weight over 70 kilos in the last few months. A radical change which, until now, prevented millions of people from all over the world guessing, as no one knew how it had been accomplished. Now, the doctor has revealed to you what is your trick to slimming down and has made it clear that this is not sport.

The artist is unrecognizable after undergoing a slimming process in which your doctor, based in Los Angeles, has had much to do. Fradin-Read has shared the secret that you use with all their clients, insisting that it is not only exercise, but the process has a lot to do with the mood and mental health.

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Dominique Fradin-Read has explained to US Weekly weight loss is not just exercisebut the sport should be a part of a transformation of the broader lifestyle of the person. That is why, ensures that the mental health and well-being of those who want to lose weight are just as important as the diet and physical exercise.

The doctor points out that the first thing I tell my patients is that, in regards to weight loss, diet and exercise alone will not be sufficient in the majority of cases. It is one of the reasons that many people suffer from the dreaded rebound effect after submitting to a diet, recovering all the lost weight.

Dr. Fradin-Read stresses the importance of the study to each patient from a global point of view, not only thinking about slimming

However, in addition to focusing on weight loss you have to do it in the persons life in general: Many patients who come to us tried to lose weight previously, but did not succeed and it was recovered, and even more. For successful weight loss and sustainable, we must look at the person in whole and not only addressing the weight separately.

Thats why, subject each patient to a detailed study: We analyzed the metabolic function: how the patient is beginning to develop insulin resistance? We observed the hormone, such an important part of the weight gain in the menopause. We investigated the levels of thyroid and cortisol. We have in mind the habits: why do most of us behave well all day and we crashed for the night? We evaluate the stress and sleep. We talk about mood and mental health. When addressing all of these elements, then we can start a custom diet and to recommend the exercise as needed, Then work.

Fradin-Read does not want to talk explicitly about Adele, because he has moral and legal obligations to protect the privacy of all patients, both mine as others. For that reason, I can not confirm nor deny any informationbut yes, I like to talk about my work as a health and various treatments, therapies, products and services offered by my practice, but do not provide information about specific individuals.

Dr. Fradin-Read is licensed in preventive medicine and anti-aging, in addition to possessing a university degree in nutrition. Part of its success lies in the fact that, when he starts working with a patient, what makes it so intensive: I Combine all the tools and methods in our therapeutic arsenal, starting with approaches that are more natural and changes in lifestyle, vitamins / supplements, to recommend peptides, rebalance hormones, and finally prescribe medications that are appropriate for each patient.

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One of the tips that you share with all your customers is embrace the mediterranean diet, as well as the healthy menus suggested by the chef, Michel Gurard: the objective is to create balanced meals and customized for each client. The doctor develops a method for visual to make all of you to imagine a plate divided into several parts: green vegetables should occupy approximately two-thirds of the plate; protein-good source of one-third and the last part is reserved to the carbs. And, in addition, you can add healthy fats, such as olive oil, avocado or nuts.

Fradin-Read also emphasizes that the notion of the pleasure of eating is at the base of a successful diet in the long term. For this reason, it is important to create a personalized diet for each person and that is not always the sameWe are all different when it comes to our weight and, therefore, the same diet that works for one person might not work at another; it may even be that not even serve for the same person during all his life.

First recommend structural changes in the style of life, rebalancing the hormones and finally, prescribe appropriate drugs

A good diet to lose weight, according to dr. Fradin-Read, would be comprised of foods that are rich in nutrients, protein, good carbs, healthy fats and dairy. You can even add a glass of wine any day of the week. The goal is that people find good about yourself and maintain that commitment throughout his life.

Thats why, along with their processes of thinning, the american medical also offers a program anti-aging and skin rejuvenation. It does this by means of a test to assess the DNA of each person that enables you to identify the strengths and weaknesses that the body will have in the future. A formula called TruAge that aims to find biomarkers that will allow you to detect in advance various conditions such as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimers disease, cancer and others.

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Minimum exercise, daily takeaways and a craving for sugary drinks three of the habits Lee Stewart had to kick to improve both his mental and physical well-being.

After losing his parents Lee spiralled into a depression that affected his confidence and self-motivation; earlier this year, a very anxious and despondent Lee made the brave step to join the Foundation of Lights FIT BLACK CATS programme.

Inspired by the idea of improving his health in a positive environment, he signed up to the free health programme, based in and around the Stadium of Light.

The 12-week programme provides those aged 35-65 with an opportunity to make a life-style changes, to help lose weight, get fitter and lead a more active life.

Struggling to deal with the death of his parents, Lee knew he needed to make changes for the good of his health Lee engaged with the group straight away and over the weeks went from doing no exercise at all to gradually enjoying 5-mile runs every other day!

He ditched the daily fast-food and learnt how to manage his cravings for his favourite Dr Pepper drink and began changing his eating habits; all of this progress led to him achieving the biggest weight-loss of over 6kg a feat he never thought hed reach.

I honestly dont know where Id be without the programme. Its made me have a much more positive outlook and feel more in control of my life Lee explained.

Training and learning inside of the Stadium of Light was a fantastic experience and so inspiring.

I hadnt done any running in almost 12 years now Ive bought a FitBit and Im doing 3-4 5-mile runs a week!

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FIT FANS has helped thousands of people to achieve long-term improvements in weight loss, physical activity, diet and general well-being.

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21 May 2020

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The UW-River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences recently awarded six faculty research fellowships to help increase dairy-related research capacity through the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative. The selected faculty members will tackle research projects in the hubs four priority areas: stewarding land and water resources; enriching human health and nutrition; ensuring animal health and welfare; and growing farm business and communities.

The Dairy Innovation Hub, which the state of Wisconsin is supporting to the tune of $1 million this year and $7.8 million per year in subsequent years, harnesses research and development at UW-Madison, UW-Platteville and UW-River Falls campuses to keep Wisconsins $45.6 billion dairy community at the global forefront in producing nutritious dairy products in an economically, environmentally and socially sustainable manner.

A faculty research fellowship is a temporary position for permanent faculty members. The goal is to provide support for a specific research project and any ancillary costs including ensuring that the faculty member will have time to conduct the research and support for existing teaching responsibilities.

Supporting increased research capacity for our current faculty members is a critical role for the Dairy Innovation Hub, said Steven Kelm, professor of animal and food science, who leads the hubs UWRF campus steering committee. These six faculty fellows are representative of the innovative members of the CAFES community. Their applied research projects come at a time when farmers need solutions to challenges now and in the long-term.

As farmers, processors and citizens move forward to recover from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, there has never been a greater need for evidence-based, highly implementable dairy research.

With Dairy Innovation Hub support, CAFES has also selected recipients for capacity-building supplies and equipment. In addition, planning is underway for the first faculty and staff hires at UWRF funded by the hub. More information is at dairyinnovationhub.wisc.edu.

The following UW-River Falls faculty fellows were selected for Dairy Innovation Hub funding:

Larry Baumann, a professor in the Animal and Food Science Department, is also a veterinarian. He teaches a wide variety of courses in CAFES, including a course in dairy production.

Project name: Analysis and publication of research data on Johnes Disease in dairy cattle.

Project summary: Johnes Disease is a chronic wasting disease in cattle and other ruminants caused by a bacterium. Due to the long incubation period of the disease, it can take several years for a farmer to realize their dairy animals are infected. General clinical signs include: weight loss, low milk production, decreased fertility, diarrhea and even death. Excessive culling and financial loss often occur in herds infected with Johnes Disease. Several years ago, data was collected from a grant-funded research project on the impact of Johnes Disease and dairy cattle. The first goal of this project is to analyze existing data, complete a statistical analysis and summarize findings. The final goal is to submit findings for publication. This research will be conducted in collaboration with Steven Kelm, professor of animal and food science.

Albert Boaitey, an assistant professor in the Agricultural Economics Department, teaches agricultural price and marketing courses. His research is focused on the economics of livestock production and consumption.

Project name: Calf management practices, animal welfare and the social sustainability of the dairy industry.

Project summary: Changes in consumer preferences, the emergence of substitute products, and the increased role of health, environmental and farm animal welfare considerations in food choice poses significant challenges to the U.S. dairy community. One of the most important, yet controversial, farm animal welfare issues facing the industry are concerns about current calf management practices. Specifically, the separation of calves from cows and how calves are housed post separation. While producers and other industry experts favor cow-calf separation, data from many consumer surveys suggest the opposite. Previous work also suggests that consumers prefer group housing to individual housing methods. However, the extent to which housing choice addresses consumer concerns about calf separation is unknown. Most importantly, the role of concerns about calf management in consumer dairy product choice decision has not been previously addressed. There may be creative ways through which farmers can address these concerns to ensure the long-term financial and social sustainability of the dairy industry. Using data from consumer and farmer surveys, we will analyze perceptions relating to calf management under different information treatments. The intended outcomes include an increased understanding of perception and knowledge gaps between consumers and farmers, increased understanding of consumer perspectives and increased adoption of incremental animal welfare improvements by dairy farmers. This research will be conducted in collaboration with Sylvia Kehoe, professor of animal and food science

Jill Coleman Wasik is an associate professor in the Plant and Earth Science Department. Her research interests include how human activity impacts the transport of nutrients and other contaminants through natural systems. The ultimate goal of her work is to understand how human activities benefit from natural processes while also lessening their impacts on natural systems.

Project name: Seeking solutions to groundwater contamination in agricultural communities: Strategic study of factors influencing contaminant transport from the land surface into aquifers.

Project summary: Groundwater contamination is a threat to dairy farms in Wisconsin for a variety of reasons. This project will study contaminant leaching and transport under different cropping and nutrient management practices. The goal is to develop precise land management recommendations for dairy farmers in Western Wisconsin based on soil conditions and aquifer susceptibility. The work will leverage the close collaboration that has developed over the past two years between the Plant and Earth Science Department and the Western Wisconsin Conservation Council. The council provides cost-share funding for alternative cropping and nutrient management practices thus providing this project with a group of landholders interested in studying the benefits and consequences of different field management strategies. The research conducted will also provide preliminary data about regional aquifers that will be used to develop proposals for other funding sources.

Veronica Justen, an associate professor of crop science in the Plant and Earth Science Department, teaches courses on grain crop production, sustainable agriculture, plant breeding and genetics. Her research interests are in enhancing diversified crop rotations including cover crops and winter hardy small grains. She has been at UW-River Falls since 2010.

Project name: Novel dairy cropping systems to enhance economic and environmental resilience of Wisconsin dairy farms.

Project summary: Cover crops are a best management practice shown to have positive impacts on land and water resources by minimizing soil and nutrient loss from agricultural lands. Cover crop options for dairies in Wisconsin have mostly been limited to cereal rye established after corn harvest due to seasonal, machinery and crop production restraints. Interseeding cover crops into standing corn silage would provide additional opportunities for growers to establish cover crops and increase the diversity of cover crop species utilized. Identifying new cover crop varieties, including oilseed or tilling radishes, would expand opportunities to improve dairy farm resiliency. This project aims to enhance cropping system options for dairy farms by: 1. Conducting interseeding cover crop trials in wide and traditional row silage corn. 2. Evaluating oilseed radish germ plasm to identify superior varieties for Wisconsin dairy farms. 3. Creating Virtual Field Day videos that demonstrate these cover crop systems to farmers and other agricultural professionals. This research will be conducted with collaboration from Jason Cavadini and Matt Akins from the Marshfield Agricultural Research Station and Matthew Oehmichen, a crop adviser with Short Lane Ag Supply.

Sylvia Kehoe, a professor in the Animal and Food Science Department, teaches a variety of courses related to dairy and nutrition.

Project name: Improving the health and welfare of dairy calves.

Project summary: This project takes a three-pronged approach to addressing research questions related to calf welfare and health. The first project is to refine a disbudding paste applicator prototype. Although paste is an easier method of disbudding, it can be done wrong with serious ramifications to the calf, such as face burns. The prototype is a safe applicator that has the potential for patenting and wide distribution. The second aspect of the project is to survey mineral and vitamin concentrations in calves who are fed pasteurized waste milk. In general, these calves do not eat as much grain starter due to their high intake of milk. With a lack of vitamin and mineral intake, calves can become deficient over time which will impair immune function and growth. The final project is an evaluation of a salt supplement during weaning and post-weaning as a tool to provide nutritional benefits, reduce stress and provide distraction. Research has shown that if calves receive enrichment, it can help them deal with stressful situations. Enrichment can consist of something extra that calves can lick or suck on.

Adding a hanging salt block to calf pens should provide nutritive enrichment without overdosing the calf on any minerals since they cannot intake enough to make a difference. It will provide distraction and reduce stress. These three projects are aimed at helping farmers raise their calves with less labor, better health and less stress.

Patrick Woolcock, an assistant professor in the Agricultural Engineering Technology Department, is a chemical engineer by training with research and development experience in energy, environmental remediation and other clean energy technologies.

Project name: UW-RF Mann Valley Farm bovine compost research expansion.

Project summary: This project seeks to improve Wisconsin farm profitability and longevity by developing and demonstrating initial research on compost and biochar in a dairy farming system. Outcomes of this study could lead to product diversification and improved output, as well as reduced environmental impacts compared to conventional manure and waste handling techniques. This two-year study will include equipment redesign and implementation to support sustainable production of high-quality compost, lab-scale data collection and evaluation, field application trials and finally, an economic assessment and feasibility study as part of a shift toward regenerative agriculture for Wisconsin farmers. This research will be conducted in collaboration with several UW-RF faculty members across multiple departments and will also include research farm and industry expertise.

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Grants fund studies of parasitic infections affecting millions worldwide

Makedonka Mitreva, PhD, (right) works with Hyeim Jung, a doctoral student in her lab at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Mitreva has received two grants totaling $5 million to develop genomic tools to study two types of parasitic infection that are endemic in Peru and parts of sub-Saharan Africa. The research could help fight drug-resistant parasitic infections and build maps to track drug-resistant parasites.

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received two grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling more than $5 million to study two types of parasitic worm infection that cause devastating illness in millions of people worldwide.

The two infections are on the World Health Organizations (WHO) list of neglected tropical diseases, a group of about 20 illnesses that together affect more than 1 billion people. One project will focus on onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, caused by a parasitic roundworm spread by black flies that live and reproduce near rivers. The second project will target fascioliasis, caused by a foodborne parasitic flatworm commonly found in cattle-farming operations.

Led by Makedonka Mitreva, PhD, a professor of medicine and of genetics, both projects involve large-scale genome sequencing of the parasites to develop genetic tools to help monitor the infections spread and track resistance these parasites already have developed against drugs intended to eradicate them. The genomic information also could lead to new therapies to combat the drug-resistant strains.

These parasites are becoming very good at evading the drugs that target them, and we have no idea how they are doing that, said Mitreva, also a research member of the McDonnell Genome Institute at Washington University School of Medicine. We need a better understanding of these parasites genomes so we can discover how they resist standard drugs. That knowledge then could result in identification of genetic markers that predict whether a drug will fail to effectively treat infected individuals, thus guiding the design of new treatments.

In collaboration with Miguel Cabada, MD, of the University of Texas in Galveston, Mitreva is studying fascioliasis in the highlands of Peru, where farmers and their families are often in close contact with infected livestock. Cabada, who also runs a clinic in Cusco, Peru, treats adults and children with fascioliasis infection, caused by the flatworm Fasciola hepatica. A drug called triclabendazole is the first-line treatment for fascioliasis, but resistance to the treatment is widespread in livestock and a growing problem among people who become infected.

This parasite burrows through the intestinal wall and makes its way to the liver and bile ducts, Mitreva said. It causes substantial liver damage. This sets up a long-term, chronic infection that can really have an impact on nutritional status, leading to anemia and weight loss.

Children are especially vulnerable to fascioliasis infections, which can contribute to malnutrition and lifelong consequences, including stunted growth, dysfunctional brain development and impaired immune systems. In the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia, an estimated 70% of children are infected.

The researchers will sequence the genomes of fascioliasis parasites that are sensitive and resistant to triclabendazole in an effort to identify genetic reasons for the resistance and to develop a quick test to distinguish between drug-susceptible and drug-resistant worms.

In collaboration with Warwick Grant, PhD, of La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, Mitreva is studying river blindness in parts of sub-Saharan Africa. River blindness is caused by the parasitic roundworm Onchocerca volvulus, which is spread by black flies.

This roundworm can make its way to the eye and cause permanent blindness in some people, Mitreva said. The parasites migrate through the skin, causing nodules and extreme itching. Not all strains of the worm cause blindness that can depend on the geographic area that the worm comes from.

The drug ivermectin has been used to treat and prevent river blindness for decades. It is often given to entire communities as part of mass drug-administration programs to prevent the disease in areas where the parasite has a long history of being endemic.

We need better diagnostic tools to understand which strains dont respond well to ivermectin, identify where those strains are and develop maps of infection patterns, Mitreva said. We would like to develop ways to predict areas where the parasites are most likely to recur and, in contrast, areas where the disease is likely to be well controlled and public health officials can safely stop the long-running, mass drug-administration programs.

Being able to stop giving these drugs to entire communities may lift some of the evolutionary pressure that drives the development of drug resistance, according to the researchers. The tools they aim to develop will be suitable for genetic epidemiology. For example, should the parasite return after mass drug administration, such tools would allow the researchers to trace the likely source of the recurrence.

While these two parasites are very different in how they are spread and in the specific damage they cause, the human populations they affect overlap considerably, Mitreva said. We hope our projects can help understand these parasites better, so we can make meaningful contributions to reducing the devastating burden they place on so many people in developing countries worldwide.

Washington University School of Medicines 1,500 faculty physicians also are the medical staff of Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Childrens hospitals. The School of Medicine is a leader in medical research, teaching and patient care, ranking among the top 10 medical schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Through its affiliations with Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Childrens hospitals, the School of Medicine is linked to BJC HealthCare.

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A Court of Protection judge has approved a plan which could lead to a middle-aged woman with mental health difficulties having all her teeth taken out.

Lawyers representing hospital bosses told Mrs Justice Gwynneth Knowles that the woman had a severe learning disability and could behave in a challenging fashion.

They said she had a long-term problem with her teeth, which caused pain, made eating difficult and was leading to weight loss.

Mrs Justice Knowles has approved a plan which allows the woman to be sedated, taken to hospital and have a full dental clearance under general anaesthetic.

The judge concluded that the woman did not have the mental capacity to make decisions about treatment and said the planned treatment was in her best interests.

She heard that the treatment plan had been approved by lawyers representing the woman and a relative.

The judge said the woman could not be identified in media reports.

She said the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which is based in Lincoln, had responsibility for her care and had begun Court of Protection litigation.

Mrs Justice Knowles oversaw the latest stage of the case at a virtual hearing in the Court of Protection, where issues relating to people who may lack the mental capacity to make decisions are considered, on Thursday.

The woman was represented by lawyers instructed by staff from the office of the Official Solicitor, who help vulnerable people embroiled in litigation.

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Bagsvrd, Denmark, 13 May 2020 Novo Nordisk today announced headline results from STEP 4, the first completed phase 3a trial in the STEP programme. STEP 4 is a randomised, double-blind, multicentre, placebo-controlled, withdrawal trial exploring sustained weight management with semaglutide vs placebo. The 68-week trial investigated the effect of once-weekly subcutaneous (sc) semaglutide 2.4 mg on body weight in 902 people with obesity or overweight with comorbidities. After the 20-week run-in period, the 803 people reaching the target dose of semaglutide 2.4 mg had reduced their mean body weight from 107.2 kg to 96.1 kg and were randomised to continued treatment with either once-weekly sc semaglutide 2.4 mg or placebo for 48 weeks.

The trial achieved its primary objective by demonstrating that in all people randomised1, continued treatment with sc semaglutide 2.4 mg for 48 weeks (after the run-in period) resulted in an additional mean weight loss of 7.9%, from a mean baseline body weight at randomisation of 96.1 kg, whereas people on placebo regained 6.9% of the body weight. The treatment difference was statistically significant. People who received sc semaglutide 2.4 mg for 68 weeks (run-in period plus 48 weeks) achieved a total weight loss of 17.4%.

When evaluating the effects of treatment if taken as intended2, people who continued treatment with sc semaglutide 2.4 mg achieved an additional mean weight loss of 8.8% whereas people on placebo regained 6.5%. The treatment difference was statistically significant. People who stayed on sc semaglutide 2.4 mg for 68 weeks achieved a weight loss of 18.2%.

In the trial, sc semaglutide 2.4 mg appeared to have a safe and well-tolerated profile. The most common adverse events among people treated with sc semaglutide 2.4 mg were gastrointestinal events. As seen previously with GLP-1 receptor agonists, most events were transient and mild or moderate in severity.

Achieving sustained weight loss without medical therapy is known to be very challenging. STEP 4 shows that people continuing treatment with semaglutide achieved a further substantial weight loss while people switching to placebo, on the other hand, regained a significant amount of weight, said Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, executive vice president and chief science officer of Novo Nordisk and continues, this highlights that obesity is a chronic disease requiring sustained treatment, and we look forward to sharing additional results from the ongoing STEP programme.

About obesity and sc semaglutide 2.4 mg for weight management Obesity is a chronic disease that requires long-term management. It is associated with many serious health consequences and decreased life expectancy. Obesity-related complications are numerous and include type 2 diabetes, heart disease,obstructive sleep apnoea, chronic kidney disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cancer.

Once-weekly sc semaglutide 2.4 mg is being investigated by Novo Nordisk as a treatment for adults with obesity. Semaglutide is an analogue of the human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone. It induces weight loss by reducing hunger, increasing feelings of fullness and thereby helping people eat less and reduce their calorie intake.

About the STEP clinical programmeSTEP (Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People with obesity) is a phase 3 clinical development programme with once-weekly sc semaglutide 2.4 mg in obesity. The global clinical phase 3a programme consists of 4 trials, having enrolled approximately 4,500 adults with overweight or obesity.

STEP 1 a 68-week safety and efficacy trial of sc semaglutide 2.4 mg versus placebo in 1,961 adults with obesity or overweight.

STEP 2 a 68-week safety and efficacy trial of sc semaglutide 2.4 mg versus placebo and once-weekly sc semaglutide 1.0 mg in 1,210 adults with type 2 diabetes and either obesity or overweight.

STEP 3 - a 68-week safety and efficacy trial of sc semaglutide 2.4 mg versus placebo in combination with intensive behavioural treatment in 611 adults with obesity or overweight.

STEP 4 a 68-week safety and efficacy trial of sc semaglutide 2.4 mg versus placebo in 803 adults with obesity or overweight who have reached the target dose of 2.4 mg after a 20-week run-in.

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1 Based on the treatment policy estimand (primary statistical approach): treatment effect regardless of treatment adherence or initiation of other anti-obesity therapies2 Based on the trial product estimand (secondary statistical approach): treatment effect if all people adhered to treatment and did not initiate other anti-obesity therapies

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The weight management category has developed a certain connotation that can at times be negative, but as the industry adapts to the market and evolves, dietary supplements targeting weight management have taken on a more holistic and palatable approach.

Ever since the FDA came down on ephedra, there has been no magic pill per se, and consumers are more aware that any product claiming to burn fat instantly is likely stretching the truth, explains Thomas Li, technical product manager for IFF Health (New York City, NY). Since that time, the once explosive growth has slowed without an ephedra replacement. Trendy ingredients have come and gone, and so the weight management market has taken a different approach by branching out into other health benefits for more comprehensive health benefits.

This means that a product may not only target weight, but also peripheral health issues related to being overweight. This is a more healthy and positive approach because instead of just chasing a number on a scale, consumers are supporting their overall well-being.

When it comes to weight management, marketing a supplement or ingredient for weight loss is becoming taboo, so the focus needs to be on how it builds upon current diet and exercise efforts and how particular biometrics are affected, states Morris Zelkha, co-founder of TriNutra (Ness Ziona, Israel). In particular, supplements that support a healthy lipid metabolism, inflammation response, and blood sugar levels not only address weight management, but also provide benefits for consumers who are proactively looking to support both short- and long-term wellness and healthy lifestyle goals.

Intertwining weight management and exercise has also created some overlap between the weight management and sports nutrition product categories.

The rise of functional foods has contributed greatly to providing solutions for a wide spectrum of consumers, ranging from weekend warriors to on-the-go lifestyle enthusiasts, says Li. He points out that ingredients like protein and meal-replacement powders, as well as energy products, can play in both spaces.

We are seeing sports nutrition companies add weight management components to existing formulations and expand their product lines to include weight management entries, adds Steve Fink, vice president, marketing, PLT Health Solutions (Morristown, NJ).

The shift in perception about weight management and its many avenues opens up a great deal of possibilities in the marketplace, broadening opportunities for dietary supplement ingredients providing these benefits.

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One great way to manage ones weight is to eat food or take supplements that heighten the feeling of satietyin other words, that make one feel fuller for longer. This, in turn, prevents a person from eating excessively or frequently throughout the day, as we are all prone to do. A number of popular weight management ingredients operate in this way, though from a variety of different mechanisms.

Fiber is a good example of an ingredient that not only supports satiety for weight management but can also have positive effects on blood glucose. IFF Health supplies a fiber derived from fenugreek seeds called FenuLife that not only supports weight management and blood glucose but also reflux.

In a study published in Phytotherapy Research1, the ingredient was found to significantly increase satiety and improve insulin response when given to subjects in 8-g doses. Compared to no treatment and 4 g of FenuLife, the higher 8-g dosage was associated with significantly higher measures of satiety and fullness, and significantly lower measures of hunger and prospective food consumption.

Another ingredient from IFF Health that promotes satiety is SlimPro, which is made up of fish protein hydrolysates derived from whole blue whiting fillets. [SlimPro] increases the satiating hormones CCK and GLP-1 during the digestion process, leading to a sensation of satiety and, as a result, supports weight loss, explains Li.

A study published in Food and Nutrition Research2 found that supplementation with SlimPro at doses of 1.4 and 2.8 g per day for 90 days significantly increased levels of CCK and GLP-1, and significantly improved body composition. Compared to placebo, supplementation significantly improved body weight, body mass index, fat mass, extracellular water, waist circumference, thigh circumference, and hip circumference.

According to the researchers, the mechanism of action for weight management for the ingredient may be both indirect and direct. The indirect mechanism is the decrease in food intake stimulated by CCK and GLP-1 secretion, which leads to a decrease in total calories. The direct mechanism is the decrease in adipose tissue mass mediated by GLP-1 interaction with leptin.

An ingredient distributed by PLT Health Solutions also promotes satiety in a unique way. Supresa Crave Control, derived from the flowers of a special cultivar of Crocus sativus L., offers a special route to weight loss supportby enhancing the neurotransmitter serotonin and reducing the desire to snack between meals, explains Fink. Crocus sativus L. is more commonly known as saffron crocus.

In a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study published in Nutrition Research3, mildly overweight women were given either Supresa or placebo twice daily for eight weeks. Neither the supplement nor placebo group had any caloric restrictions during the course of the study. Results showed that compared to placebo, subjects taking the supplement saw significantly decreased snacking frequency. The group taking Supresa also saw significant reductions in body weight compared to placebo, demonstrating that reductions in snacking had a tangible effect.

According to the researchers, Modulation of norepinephrine and dopamine pathways, as well as selective serotonin reuptake inhibition, represent likely targets for a central component of saffron efficacy. However, the researchers dont rule out the possibility that saffron may have a direct effect on the GI tract, considering the physiology of appetite involves complex central and peripheral mechanisms under the control of different signaling peptides in the stomach mucosa and GI tract.

The ingredient is also versatile. While Supresa can be used as a standalone ingredient, it can find its place in any weight loss product or program because its unique benefitsupport for the control of cravingworks as a complement, explains Fink. Supresa is a perfect ingredient for use in foods and beverages, especially in meal replacement and meal program applications. It has a low organoleptic impact. Other trending uses are lollipops, gums, chews, and shakes because it offers a low dose, minimal organoleptic impact, and excellent solubility.

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HEALTH NEWS

Gift shop volunteers needed

Gift Shop volunteers are needed at Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals. This is a great way to learn about retail in health care or volunteer your time and experience in an enjoyable shop environment.

Volunteer benefits include shop discounts and a meal voucher. A variety of shift times are available including evenings and weekends. Please visit the hospitals website atbeverlyhospital.org/giving/volunteer-services for more information.

Pet therapy volunteers sought

Care Dimensions, formerly Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, is seeking more volunteers with certified pet therapy dogs to provide pet therapy to hospice patients in a variety of settings throughout Greater Boston and on the North Shore.

Pet therapy dogs must be certified through a registered pet therapy organization. Volunteers will receive training and ongoing support while engaging in the rewarding experience of visiting hospice patients and their caregivers.

For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Sheryl Meehan, Director of Volunteer Services and Complementary Therapies at SMeehan@CareDimensions.org or 978-750-9321.

SUPPORT GROUPS AND OTHER PROGRAMS

Safe Place Support Group

Safe Place is a support group in Beverly dedicated to helping people who have lost a loved one, co-worker or friend to suicide that meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 705 Hale St..

Run by Samaritans of the Merrimack Valley, a program of Family Services of the Merrimack Valley, Safe Place provides a space to talk about your loss with others who are experiencing the same type of devastating loss. Its a place to talk, listen, cry, be silent, grieve, be understood and receive hope and understanding from other loss survivors. Safe Place is a confidential and free support group led by a trained fellow suicide loss survivor.

For additional information, contact Debbie Helms at dhelms@fsmv.org.

Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group

Spectrum Adult Day Health Programs, 600 Cummings Center, Beverly, will host an Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group from 1:30 to 3 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month.

The group will offer information and education about Alzheimers disease and related memory disorders, an increased understanding through shared experiences and mutual support from other caregivers. Free respite care available upon request. Light refreshments will be served

To RSVP for respite care or have questions, contact support leader Rachael Palmacci at 978-921-5020 or signup online at http://spectrumdayprogram.org.

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients

An eight-session educational/support program for individuals newly diagnosed with breast cancer is held at the Beverly Hospital at Danvers. This program is designed to support, guide and provide knowledge.

The free program is held at Beverly Hospital at Danvers Breast Center, Beverly Hospital at Danvers, 480 Maple St., Danvers. Sessions are held on the first and thirdMonday beginning at 7 p.m. There is no fee.

For further details on upcoming dates or to register, please contact Kimberly Willis, NP-C, Certified Patient Navigator at kwillis@nhs-healthlink.org or call 978-304-8105.

Dementia Support Group

A Dementia Support Group will be held at Twin Oaks Center on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7-8 p.m.

When you are faced with a loved one exhibiting symptoms of dementia, it can be a confusing and troubling time in your life. The group will help you understand the disease and gain knowledge about the best methods of care for your loved one.

People afflicted with cognitive impairments require additional care to keep their emotional and physical functioning strong and healthy. The centers specialized professionals connect to deliver consistent, stable care while creating an environment of warmth and understanding.

Twin Oaks Center is located at 63 Locust St., Danvers. The support group is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jennifer Tineo at 978-777-0011.

One Life recovery program

One Life, a faith-based recovery program for those struggling with life-controlling issues (hurts, hang-ups, and habits), meets every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Danvers. This program will help you find freedom from addictive and compulsive thoughts, behavior patterns such as co-dependency, pornography, chemical dependency, eating disorders, depression, emotional/physical abuse, anger, and other personal struggles. This tried and proven recovery program uses traditional methods to build recovery for those struggling with life experiences that affect our peace. The First Baptist Church of Danvers is located at 1 Water St., Danvers. Contact by phone at 978-774-8277, by email at Baptist1@verizon.net, or visit them at http://www.fbcdanvers.org.

Stroke Survivor Support Group

A free monthly Stroke Survivor Support Group held on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The group meets at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington St., Gloucester in the Longan Room. The free program is facilitated by a variety of professionals affiliated with the stroke program at Beverly Hospital.

Light refreshments will be available. There is no fee and preregistration is not required. For further information or questions, please call Eileen Consentino at 978-922-3000, ext. 2295.

Young Moms Pregnancy Workshop

The Healthy Pregnancy Workshop isa class specifically for teens and young women. It is a two-hour class to be attended in the first or second trimester, focusing on healthy pregnancy. There is no fee. To register or for further information, please call 978-922-3000, ext. 2720.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Beverly Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, located on the campus of Beverly Hospital. This free meeting meets in the Garden Room, located on the first floor.

Preregistration is not required, those wishing further information may call the Community Relations Department at Beverly Hospital at 978-236-1650.

Melanoma Support Group

IMPACT Melanomasponsors a support group open to all those who have been diagnosed with Melanoma. The group is facilitated by Kelli Braga, LICSW, in the Garden Conference Room, located on the first floor of the Beverly Hospital.

The group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6-7:30 p.m. There is no fee. Preregistration is requested. To register, or for further information, please contact Kelli Braga at Beverly Hospital 978-922-3000, extension 2710, or by calling theIMPACT Melanoma at 800-557-6352.

General Cancer Support Group

The General Cancer Support Group meets at Beverly Hospital on the first Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Womens Health Building in the small conference room.

Preregistration is required by calling the Social Work Department at Beverly Hospital at 978-922-3000, ext. 2710.

Healthy Streets Outreach Program

Healthy Streets Outreach Program, a program of Health Innovation, Inc., provides HIV, Hepatitis C testing, STI testing, Narcan and overdose prevention training, referrals to substance use treatment and mental health services.

Healthy Streets Outreach Program, is located at 100 Willow St., Second Floor, Lynn. For further information, please call: 781-592-0243.

Medication review

A free 15-minute review of medications may be scheduled with a registered pharmacist at Beverly Hospital. Appointments are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month. Participants are asked to bring a list of all medications, prescription and over-the-cou1nter medications, including vitamins, etc. To schedule a free and confidential appointment, please call Lahey Health Senior Care at 978-922-7018, ext. 1305.

Healthy Streets Outreach

Northeast Behavioral Health Healthy Streets Outreach Program provides rapid HIV testing, hepatitis C information, access to drug treatment, overdose prevention and Narcan training. All services, provided by NBH Healthy Streets Program, are available at various locations on the first Wednesday of the month. Please call 978-767-3913 or 781-592-0243 to reach the outreach team.

Help with hoarding issues

The North Shore Center for Hoarding & Cluttering at North Shore Elder Services is the leader in providing a support system for those who are feeling overwhelmed by the stuff in their life. Many of us periodically reach a point where we need to simplify, organize and declutter. Sometimes we cannot do it alone and need some help in meeting this challenge; thats when the North Shore Center for Hoarding & Cluttering can offer assistance.

If you or someone you know might benefit from any of the professional services NSCHC can offer, call 978-750-4540 and ask for Information Services to make a referral. There are no geographic or age restrictions for participating in any of the services.

NSCHC is located at North Shore Elder Services, 300 Rosewood Ave., Suite 200, in Danvers. For more information, please contact Marnie McDonald, LCSW at (978) 624-2207 or mmcdonald@nselder.org

Community CPR programs

Beverly Hospital is offering several American Heart Association CPR courses designed for non-medical personnel and teach the skills and techniques used in adult, infant and child CPR. This course also covers choking in adult and children, and the use of protection devices for mouth-to-mouth breathing. This course is appropriate for anyone wishing to learn lifesaving CPR skills.

The cost of the course is $50 and includes the American Heart Association Heart Saver Student Workbooks. At the completion of the course you will receive an American Heart Association Heart Saver course completion card; this card signifies that you have successfully completed the CPR program.

The classes will run from 6-9 p.m. and are subject to cancellation due to low registration. The cost of the course is $50 and includes the textbook. To register or for further information , please contact Kim Regan at 978-922-3000, ext. 3436.

Suicide Survivor Support Group

SAFE PLACE, a peer-run suicide survivor support group is held for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. The support group is sponsored by the Samaritans of Merrimack Valley of Lawrence.

Friends are welcome to attend the free support group that meets at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 705 Hale St., Beverly Farms on the first and third Thursday of each month, from 7-8:30 p.m. There is no fee. Preregistration is not required.

For further information, please call Debbie Helms at 978-327-6671.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Beverly Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the third Thursday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, located on the campus of Beverly Hospital. This free group meets in the Garden Room, located on the first floor.

Preregistration is not required, those wishing further information may call the Community Relations Department at Beverly Hospital 978-283-4000, ext. 585.

Grief recovery

G.R.A.S.P. Grief Recovery after a Substance Passing a support group for families or individuals who have lost a loved as a result of substance use or addiction, meets on the first Thursday of every month, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Highland Hall inside the auditorium at Salem Hospital. For more information, call 781-593-5224 or 978-354-2660 or online at http://www.grasphelp.org.

Young Moms Childbirth Preparation Series

The CYM Childbirth Preparation Series is specifically for teens and young women. This seven-week series follows the Healthy Pregnancy workshop. This series prepares young women and their support people for labor and delivery. The class meets one evening a week for seven weeks. There is no fee; preregistration is required by calling 978-922-3000, extension 2720.

Helping seniors stay healthy

This winter as the rate of senior hospitalization typically reaches its highest point of the year the Home Instead Senior Care, serving Danvers and surrounding areas, has committed to reducing area hospitalizations through the launch of a new informational campaign aimed at educating families how to help aging loved ones remain healthy at home year-round.

There are many things families can do to help keep their senior loved ones out of the hospital. In fact, in a new study of nurses who work primarily with seniors, 99 percent say that the role families play in keeping seniors out of the hospital is just as important as the role of the medical community.

From monitoring their taking of prescribed medications for chronic conditions to attending doctors visits and checking in to ensure doctors instructions are followed, their role as a medical advocate is critical.

To help family members identify and act on potential warning signs, Home Instead is offering Five Ways to Prevent Senior Hospitalizations guide, developed in partnership with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger, incoming president of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.

This free resource includes information about common risk factors and the steps that families can take to help ensure a healthy lifestyle. Additional free family resources can be found at http://www.preventseniorhospitalizations.com. To obtain a copy of the guide or to learn more about how you can help keep your senior loved one out of the hospital this winter, please call 978-725-5995.

Surgical Weight Loss info sessions

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is pleased to bring Surgical Weight Loss services to Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers. While the actual surgery will be performed in Burlington, patients will now have the convenience of receiving preoperative and postoperative care close to home.

Surgical Weight Loss offers a multi-disciplinary team approach for treating obesity through a combination of surgery, behavioral health, and nutrition. This multi-disciplinary approach is the key to successful long-term weight loss and well-being.

As part of the offerings, free monthly bariatric information sessions are held at Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers. These sessions are open to patients and the community, and are facilitated by surgeons and nurse practitioners of the program.

Patients who typically qualify for surgical weight-loss include those with a body mass index greater than or equal to 40, and/or a body mass index between 35 and 39 with at least one major medical co-morbidity, such as obstructive sleep apnea or hypoventilation syndrome, diabetes or hypertension.

Free upcoming Surgical Weight Loss info sessions are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Please call 978-304-8020 for further information regarding upcoming programs.

Newly Bereaved Workshop

Held 5-7 p.m. first Thursday of every month at the Bertolon Center forGrief & Healing, 78 Liberty St., Danvers.The group is for those who have lost someone within the last three months.To sign up or forinformation: 855-774-5100; grief@caredimensions.org.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group

Held 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.second Thursday each month at the Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon St. Group meets once a month at the Senior Center. Come meet other grandparents like you, get support, learn helpful informationand have some fun. Walk-ins are welcome. Held in the Meeting Room.For information: 978-921-6017.

Nar-Anon Support group

Held 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Salvation Army building, 93 North St., Salem. Affected by someone elses addiction? Nar-anon offers Hope. Nar-Anon is a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone elses Addiction. As a twelve-step program, Nar-Anon offers help by sharing experience, strength and hope. Meetings are open to family and friends of addicts in the North Shore area. Meetings will continue as long as they are needed by the community. There is parking in the rear of the building via Mason Street. All meetings are free, non denominational, all are invited.

Caregiver Support Group

Held 10-11:30 a.m. thesecond Tuesday of each month at the Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon St.Come participate with other caregivers in confidential discussions about the difficulties and joys of caregiving for a loved one. The support of others who understand and have similar experiences can be exactly what you need. Held in the Conference Room. Sign upin advance. For information:978-921-6017.

Gloucester Stroke Club

Held 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month atAddison Gilbert Hospital, Longan Room,298 Washington St.,Gloucester.Support groups are a great way to meet each other, stroke survivors or caregivers who understand what you are going through. The club will offer members various activities such as arts and crafts, gentle exercise, and health demonstrations - such as massage, blood pressure checks and other social activities.

Peer and Recovery Support Group

Held 7-8:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month in the doctors conference room at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick St., Beverly. These support groups are for family and friends of those dealing with mental health challenges and also for peers in recovery and meet the last Wednesday of each month. For information: 617-984-0504; csadkowski@yahoo.com; namigreaternorthshore.org.

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Charlotte Puechmaille, Director of Strategy, New Health Businesses at Withings

Its no secret that chronic disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, taking up 90 percent of healthcare spending in the United States. For the last several years, there has been a rise in discussions and research around the promise of connected health devices helping manage and prevent chronic conditions as well as healthcare spending. However, today a number of factors are coming together to make that promise a reality. This includes the improvement of real-world data insights that home devices provide, growth of telemedicine, proven results as well as acceptance by doctors, insurance companies, patients, and more. The growth and adoption of utilizing connected health devices is having a real positive impact on a number of chronic conditions.

Lets take diabetes as an example. An estimated 34.2 million people in the U.S. have diabetes and approximately 88 million have prediabetes. Obesity is one of the leading causes of type 2 diabetes and a condition that can be managed and in some cases reversed with strategic weight control. Diabetes also leads to other health issues including high blood pressure, which can also be improved if patients have access to the right tools. Today, the overall enhanced access to and interest in connected devices and remote monitoring are playing a part in both the prevention and management of diabetes and conditions surrounding it. Lets take a look at why nows the time to start implementing connected health devices into peoples daily lives to help prevent and track diabetes.

Medical-grade Devices with Imperative Data Insights

Todays at-home connected health devices provide a wealth of insights. Now, people can use clinically-validated devices in their homes that offer medical-grade health monitoring. From glucometers, activity trackers, and wireless blood pressure monitors to sleep trackers and scales, connected devices now allow people to monitor crucial health insights that impact diabetes and other conditions with the same risk factors including weight, blood pressure, BMI, and much more. These data insights can not only help patients with their overall health management but also provide their physicians with detailed information on their daily habits and levels to better treat them and detect issues early. Additionally, the data that these trackers can now monitor provides researchers, medical institutions and even insurance companies with imperative insights that can help them create overall solutions for managing, preventing, and diagnosing diabetes.

Proven Results and Positive Patient Outcomes

For those at risk, it is possible to prevent, better manage, or delay type 2 diabetes by implementing an active and healthy lifestyle. Study after study have now shown that the use of connected health devices improve peoples health and help them better manage specific conditions.

In fact, a study published in JMIR Research Protocols found that individuals who used activity trackers for 12 to 14 weeks lost an average of 0.5 pounds a week and reported an increase in confidence in leading an overall more active lifestyle. The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DDP) also found that having a structured health program of reduced calories and increased activity can lead to a weight loss of five to seven percent of body weight.

A study on the benefits of monitoring blood pressure at-home found that a group of patient participants who used a connected blood pressure monitor that shared information with physicians virtually saw a significant decrease in their systolic blood pressure. Fifty-one percent of self-care support subjects achieved the guideline-recommended target of <130/80 mmHg, compared with 31% of control subjects.

Whether a person is using a connected device to track their activity, weight, blood pressure, or glucose levels, these devices are proven to make monitoring and even preventing diabetes more manageable.

Expansion in Telemedicine and Physician Acceptance

A hurdle the connected health device industry has had to overcome to reach mass adoption is the acceptance of these products by physicians. In order for these devices to be used to their full potential and benefit patients long-term, physicians need to find value in them and the data they collect. Luckily, weve seen a rise in physician adoption in telemedicine and connected devices to work with, diagnose, and treat patients. A study by the American Medical Association that was released this year showed that there has been an increase in acceptance by physicians in recommending and using digital tools in their practices.

This increase in acceptance is particularly true today, during the global pandemic, when people are social distancing and physicians are turning to telemedicine to connect with patients. The overall shift now allows medical professionals to more easily connect with patients and have a better understanding of their health levels day-to-day, outside of their in-person visits, which allows them to provide more personalized treatment plans and catch issues early.

Insurance Companies and Government Program Support

Outside of physicians utilizing connected devices more in their private practices, weve also seen more health organizations, institutions, and insurance companies tap into these products and their insights to better understand issues like diabetes and help people manage or treat their conditions. A couple of examples of this include National DDP, which I discussed earlier, which was created by the CDC to create solutions to help people prevent type 2 diabetes.

Secondly, Platejoy, a personal meal planning assistant company, launched a program to help customers make positive improvements to their lifestyles that could help them prevent diabetes. The goal of the program was for their users to lose 5% of their starting body weight, based on CDC recommendations for reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Participants were given a Withings scale that connected with their Platejoy account where they were able to set and track their goals. This program, which is still ongoing, has seen promising results so far.

Finally, insurance companies have seen the value of connected health devices with several, including John Hancock Plan and Humana, starting to use trackers to better understand consumer habits and also provide incentives for people who make positive lifestyle adjustments.

Overall, we are in a moment when connected health devices have been proven to provide valuable insights on peoples health habits and levels that help patients and the medical community better manage, understand and treat conditions like diabetes. The medical community and patients alike are also more open to using these devices in their homes and practices, which is a key to success.

If physicians, health organizations, insurance companies and patients continue to use connected health devices to empower, educate and encourage people to make lasting improvements to their overall health, there is a massive opportunity to decrease the number of Americans who have prediabetes and help those with diabetes to manage their condition better. With the annual cost in America on diagnosed diabetes at $327 million and millions of people impacted, it is worth using tools that are readily available to lower these numbers.

CharlottePuechmaill Bio

CharlottePuechmailleleads the strategy for new health businesses at Withings, where she has worked for over eight years. Prior to her current role, she held several retail and B2B management positions at the connected health leading company. Before Withings, Puechmaille worked for several innovative French start-ups and held a consulting role in a major FMCG company.

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