Diabetes News for the Spanish Speaking Community
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/this-diet-leads-healthy-aging-2025a10006wv
Importance of Diet in Healthy AgingThe number of older Americans is growing, and 80% of them are living with at least one chronic health condition. The choice of food that we all consume plays a … [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]
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://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://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://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.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]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/do-patients-anti-obesity-drugs-decrease-alcohol-use-2024a1000kf9
Emerging Connections Between Weight Loss and Alcohol ReductionExciting new research suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists—medications such as semaglutide and liraglutide, which are increasingly popular for obesity treatment—might also help to reduce alcohol consumption. Around half of … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/early-t2d-diagnosis-heightens-risks-complications-death-2024a1000jm3
Type 2 Diabetes Is Increasing in Young AdultsType 2 diabetes used to mainly affect older adults, but cases in people aged 18–39 years are rising rapidly, with a 40% increase in the UK between 2016 and … [Read More]
Original Article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40618-024-02438-8
IntroductionPhysical exercise is essential for good health. Benefits of exercise include improved insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in muscles, which helps lower blood glucose levels. This can help to prevent type 2 diabetes in individuals at-risk … [Read More]
