Diabetes News for the Spanish Speaking Community
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/no-family-history-why-doctors-need-new-playbook-adopted-2025a10004k9
Challenges with Family History FormsAdopted adults often face a unique problem when visiting the doctor. Standard medical forms ask for a detailed family health history—a task that can be nearly impossible for someone who was … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-can-machine-learning-boost-t1d-patients-time-range-2025a10004jv
Making Carb Counting EasierDr. Yao Qin, a researcher at UC Santa Barbara in California, who is also a person with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), is developing a tool called NutriBench to help estimate carbohydrates in meals … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/timing-meals-or-cutting-calories-which-better-2025a10004oq
Understanding Different Dieting MethodsThis study examined three dietary approaches to losing weight—Time-Restricted Eating (TRE), Caloric Restriction (CR), and Unrestricted Eating (UE)—to determine their effects on weight and metabolism in adults with obesity. TRE limits eating to … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/molecule-help-retain-muscle-mass-during-weight-loss-2025a10002ox
The Role of BCL6 in Muscle MaintenanceB cell lymphoma 6 (BCL6), a protein primarily studied in immune cells, also plays a crucial role in maintaining muscle mass. Research has revealed that BCL6 is essential for sustaining … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/unlocking-super-human-potential-artificial-muscle-2025a10002gy
The Need for Artificial MuscleArtificial muscle is more than just a futuristic concept—it has real medical and technological applications. Many people suffer from muscle loss due to injuries, surgeries, or diseases, and artificial muscle could help … [Read More]
A normal glucose value refers to the typical blood sugar levels found in healthy individuals. It is a range that allows the body to function properly without causing symptoms or long-term … [Read More]
Original Article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2829268
Understanding the GeriPACT ModelOlder veterans with complex health needs require specialized care. The Veterans Affairs (VA) health system introduced GeriPACT, a geriatrics-focused version of its traditional primary care model (PACT). GeriPACT teams are smaller and include … [Read More]
Original Article: https://physionet.org/content/cgmacros/1.0.0/
What is CGMacros?CGMacros is a groundbreaking dataset designed to help researchers study personalized nutrition and diet monitoring. It contains data from 45 volunteers, including data from continuous glucose monitor (CGM) readings, food macronutrient details, meal photos, … [Read More]
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]
