Diabetes News for the Spanish Speaking Community
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/will-redefining-obesity-help-those-who-have-it-2025a10000we
A New Way to Diagnose ObesityA global commission of 56 experts recently published a 42-page report suggesting that obesity should be diagnosed using more than just body mass index (BMI). They argue that BMI alone doesn’t … [Read More]
Original Article: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2025/01/02/bjsports-2024-108813.info
Why Physical Activity Matters for CancerCancer is a major cause of death worldwide, with around 10 million deaths annually. About 30–40% of cancers can be prevented by addressing lifestyle factors like smoking, poor diet, obesity, and … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07571-1
Mapping the Cells of the GutThe gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a system of organs that digests food, absorbs nutrients, and protects the body from harmful invaders. To better understand how the GI tract works in both … [Read More]
Original Article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2828917?
Introduction: Understanding the IssueGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition where an individual has diabetes during pregnancy, affecting about 10% of pregnancies in the U.S. yearly. As well as being associated with adverse outcomes for the … [Read More]
Original Article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-024-09240-5
Addressing Unhealthy Alcohol UseUnhealthy alcohol use, such as binge drinking or alcohol use disorder (AUD), increases the risk of health problems like liver disease, heart disease, and cancer. Despite recommendations for routine screening and treatment, only … [Read More]
Original Article: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1210/clinem/dgae700/7815469?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false
How Pyridoxamine May Protect Bone HealthIn a study of older postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes (T2D), researchers explored pyridoxamine, a vitamin B6 metabolite, as a potential treatment for improving bone health. Pyridoxamine targets advanced glycation … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2468653024005827
Protective Role of GLP-1 RAs and FenofibratesA study found that certain medications, like GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and fenofibrates (a medicine that can lower the level of cholesterol in the blood), can lower the risk … [Read More]
Original Article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2825349
GLP-1 Medications Gaining PopularityNew medications called Glucagon Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (known as GLP-1 RAs such as Semaglutide and Liraglutide), have grown increasingly popular for people with type 2 diabetes and/or obesity. These medications are used … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/knowledge-gaps-about-obesity-medicine-seen-primary-care-2024a1000k9c
Limited Knowledge Among ProvidersA study at a Boston safety-net hospital revealed significant knowledge gaps in obesity care among primary care providers. Out of 96 surveyed, many lacked confidence in prescribing anti-obesity medications (AOMs), especially non-GLP-1 options. … [Read More]
Original Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39578435/
What is AI, and How Does It Help with Diabetes?Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that mimics human intelligence to solve complex problems. In diabetes care, AI is increasingly used to manage complications such as hypoglycemia … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adn5421
The First 1,000 Days: A Critical Health WindowThe first 1,000 days of life, starting from conception to age 2, are vital for long-term health. Research shows that poor diet during this period can increase the risk … [Read More]
