AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDiabetes Tech in Louisiana: At the ADA Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, new real-world data backed CGM for adults with type 2 diabetes not using insulin, showing meaningful A1C drops with Dexcom G7 in primary care settings. Obesity Drug Pipeline: Eli Lilly’s retatrutide Phase 3 results added potential benefits beyond weight loss, including reduced sleep apnea severity and knee osteoarthritis pain, while also improving blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care Gaps: Researchers warned that infections are a major “health hazard” for people with diabetes, calling for stronger prevention and earlier treatment to cut hospitalizations and deaths. Local Nursing Home Oversight: CMS ownership and quality details surfaced for two Louisiana facilities—Resthaven Nursing & Rehab in Lake Charles (1-star) and Our Lady of Wisdom Community Care Center in New Orleans (4-star). Public Health + Safety: Louisiana State Police arrested two drivers after an April Church Point crash killed an 18-year-old; toxicology showed impairment. Community Impact: A Baton Rouge “Tragedy to Triumph” event brought gun-violence and addiction survivors together with mental health and recovery resources. In the Streets: New Orleans police investigated a deadly Little Woods triple shooting.
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