Diabetes News for the Spanish Speaking Community
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/mhra-authorises-once-weekly-insulin-type-2-diabetes-2026a10012py
The AnnouncementThe United Kingdom’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorized Onswik (insulin efsitora alfa), a long-acting basal insulin administered once a week for adults with type 2 diabetes. Announced on October 13, 2026, … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/healthy-lifestyle-linked-lower-risks-13-cancer-types-2026a1000zk5
The StudyA study published in the British Journal of Cancer examined how lifestyle habits relate to cancer risk. Researchers analyzed data from 287,745 UK Biobank participants over an average follow-up of 11.5 years. They assessed five … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/nearly-1-3-stop-sglt2-inhibitors-within-year-real-world-2026a10011ob
The StudySodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are medications used to treat type 2 diabetes. In addition to lowering blood sugar, these drugs can help protect the heart and kidneys in certain patients. However, their benefits depend partly … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/young-adults-type-1-diabetes-show-highest-ketoacidosis-rates-2026a10011ci
The StudyDiabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of type 1 diabetes that occurs when the body lacks enough insulin and produces excessive ketones, causing the blood to become dangerously acidic. A recent real-world study examined … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/water-or-diet-drinks-weight-loss-held-either-way-2026a10011cr
The StudyPeople trying to lose weight often wonder whether water is better than diet beverages. A new study compared the effects of drinking water with low- or zero-calorie sweetened drinks as part of a weight-loss plan. … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/experts-urge-defense-against-ai-cyberattacks-healthcare-2026a10010x0
The StudyArtificial intelligence (AI) is making the possibility of a cyberattack more likely, raising concerns about the security of hospitals and other healthcare organizations which hold personal data about patients. Experts warn that attackers can use … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ada-easd-call-early-holistic-type-2-diabetes-care-2026a10011iv
The StudyThe American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) recently updated their recommendations for managing type 2 diabetes in adults. This new consensus report emphasizes starting treatment early and … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/body-related-tiktok-reels-tied-self-objectification-mood-2026a1000yhs
The StudyA recent study examined how viewing body-focused content on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram Reels may affect the way people view themselves. Researchers were particularly interested in self-objectification, which occurs when people … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-tool-screens-30-contributors-obesity-adults-2026a1000wr0?form=fpf
The StudyA new tool is designed to help healthcare professionals look beyond body weight when evaluating obesity in adults. Instead of treating obesity as a condition caused by a single factor, the tool considers 30 different … [Read More]
Original Article: https://diabetesjournals.org/docm-care/article/doi/10.2337/doci26-0005/172590/Diabetes-Technology-in-the-Primary-Care-Setting-An
The StudyA new American Diabetes Association scientific statement examines how diabetes technology can be used more effectively in primary care. In the article published research between 2020 to 2025 was reviewed with the authors developing 16 … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/medicare-a1c-coverage-boosts-diabetes-screening-prediabetes-2026a1000ww3?form=fpf
The StudyA recent report looks at how changes in Medicare coverage for HbA1C testing could help identify people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes earlier. Since 2024, Medicare has covered HbA1C testing as part of its … [Read More]
