Diabetes News for the Spanish Speaking Community
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]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/obesity-linked-increased-severe-infection-risk-2026a10004bk
The New FindingsA large international study found that people with obesity have a significantly increased risk of serious infections, especially those resulting in hospitalization or death, compared with people of healthy weight. The research included … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/frequent-diet-soda-intake-linked-fourfold-increased-dementia-2026a10002zn
The New FindingsA recent analysis from the long-running Northern Manhattan Study (NOMAS) found that people who consume multiple diet sodas — beverages sweetened with artificial sweeteners — may have a higher risk of developing dementia … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/inside-gut-microbiome-function-disease-and-future-therapies-2026a10001if
What the Gut Microbiome IsThe gut microbiome is the community of trillions of microbes — including bacteria, fungi, and other organisms — that live in the human digestive tract. Each person’s microbiome is shaped by … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-fingernails-reveal-clues-diet-and-lifestyle-2026a10000fg
The Main IdeaDoctors have long looked at fingernails not just for toxicology tests but also because their appearance can reflect aspects of a person’s diet and lifestyle. Research suggests that the mineral makeup and visible … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/what-doctors-should-know-about-viral-sleep-trends-2025a1000xh9
The Trend and Why It MattersMore people today are turning to “viral sleep trends” — tips and “hacks” they see on social media for improving their sleep. Because sleep problems like insomnia, poor sleep … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/do-key-diabetes-risk-factors-differ-regionally-2025a1000v0k
What the Study Looked AtA recent study compared social and behavioral factors linked with diagnosed diabetes in Southern California to those observed across the entire United States. Researchers used data modeled at the level of … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/sglt2-inhibitors-promising-heart-health-seniors-2025a1000rlg
Background & Study OverviewA recent analysis looked at nine clinical trials conducted between 2015 and 2025 in older adults with cardiovascular disease, focusing on SGLT2 inhibitors (Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin, and Sotagliflozin). The trials included nearly 25,000 … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/diabetes-linked-dementia-latest-evidence-revealed-2025a1000svk
What the Research ShowsRecent analyses reveal that people with diabetes face significantly higher risks of dementia, and in some populations, increased mortality from dementia-related causes. A large multinational study covering over 61 million people found … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/while-you-were-sleeping-brains-waste-disposal-system-was-2025a1000mbb
The Brain’s Waste Disposal System and the Role of SleepRecent research has unveiled that the brain possesses a waste clearance mechanism known as the glymphatic system. This system operates during sleep to remove metabolic byproducts … [Read More]
