AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDiabetes Tech in the Spotlight (ADA 2026): New Orleans hosted major diabetes updates, including the ADA’s Innovation Challenge winners—Adaptyx Biosciences, Nymble Health, and Silverstream Medical—plus new trial and real-world data pushing continuous glucose monitoring further into non-insulin type 2 care. New Evidence on CGM Use: The CONNECT randomized trial reported clinically meaningful A1C reductions for adults with type 2 diabetes not using insulin, while additional real-world results highlighted sustained performance for implantable Eversense 365 in both open- and closed-loop systems. Obesity Drug Momentum (ADA 2026): Phase 3 retatrutide results were presented for both type 2 diabetes and obesity/overweight, with researchers pointing to weight loss and improvements tied to conditions like obstructive sleep apnea and knee osteoarthritis. Louisiana Politics (U.S. Senate): In Southwest Louisiana, candidates Julia Letlow and John Fleming made their cases ahead of the June 27 runoff, including sharp differences on carbon capture. Energy & Costs (Gas Prices): GasBuddy reported some of the week’s lowest local regular and premium prices across multiple parishes, while broader coverage tied volatility to global oil and refinery conditions. Local Business & Jobs: St. Landry Parish economic development lost longtime director Bill Rodier, a key figure in growth along the I-49 corridor.
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