Emelie Svensson

New international recommendations for anti-hyperglycaemic drugs in type 2 diabetes patients suggest changes to current Norwegian practices and the national clinical guidelines. SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists have been shown to reduce cardiovascular events, kidney disease progression, and mortality. Intensive caloric restriction or bariatric surgery can lead to diabetes remission, proposed as a new primary treatment goal. The European Association for the Study of Diabetes and the American Diabetes Association emphasize a holistic, person-centered approach, combating health inequalities, and promoting universal treatment access. The Norwegian Directorate of Health's guidelines differ, posing challenges for doctors and patients. A debate on medication use and funding is needed, involving stakeholders and authorities. The article suggests that Norwegian doctors should be able to prescribe SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists based on the protective effects and not just HbA1c levels, and inform patients about the potential for diabetes remission through significant weight reduction.

Joe Biden and Donald Trump, both U.S. presidential candidates, are accused of sexual assault by multiple women, including Tara Reade and Kristin Anderson. Anderson recounts an incident with Trump in a New York club, while Reade describes an encounter with Biden in a Washington DC corridor. Both women have faced death threats and public scrutiny, and their stories have become politicized, with Republicans and Democrats often believing allegations based on party affiliation. The accusations have not significantly influenced voters, who seem more concerned with taxes and healthcare. The article highlights the challenges victims face when coming forward and the political complexities surrounding such allegations.

The article, titled 'Jantelagen: Why Swedes won’t talk about wealth,' explores the Swedish cultural concept of Jantelagen, which discourages people from boasting about personal success or wealth. Despite Sweden's reputation for social democracy and low income inequality, the gap between rich and poor has widened since the 1990s. The author, Maddy Savage, finds that Swedes are reluctant to discuss their earnings, with many preferring to talk about sex rather than their income. The concept of Jantelagen, deeply embedded in Nordic culture, promotes modesty and equality, discouraging any behavior that suggests one is better than others. However, there is a growing backlash among young Swedes, particularly influencers and social media personalities, who criticize Jantelagen and call for more open discussions about wealth and success. The article suggests that the rise of social media and increasing diversity due to immigration may lead to a gradual decline of Jantelagen's influence in Swedish society.

Jessica Meir has become the first Swedish woman in space, launched to the International Space Station, 400 kilometers from Earth, where she will spend the next six months. SvD visited her at NASA in Houston before her space journey.

Greta Thunberg and the crew of Malizia II arrived in Manhattan, New York, to a warm welcome after a two-week transatlantic journey. Thunberg expressed feeling overwhelmed by the transition from isolation at sea to the bustling city. She plans to rest and acclimate to New York life before resuming her climate activism, with a strike scheduled outside the United Nations headquarters on Friday.