Diabetes News for the Spanish Speaking Community
Original Article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/nov/18/root-canal-treatment-could-significantly-lower-blood-sugar-levels-study-suggests
A Surprising Health Benefit of Root CanalsTreating a common dental infection with root canal therapy may do more than save a tooth. It could also contribute to better blood sugar control, reduce inflammation, and improve cholesterol … [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/continuous-glucose-monitoring-uncovers-hidden-glycemic-risks-2025a1000u40
Study Highlights & Why It MattersA recent study has shown that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) may be a useful tool for patients undergoing dialysis for kidney disease—particularly those with diabetes—because it uncovers episodes of high … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/artificial-intelligences-evolving-role-diabetes-care-2025a1000rik
What’s Changing in Diabetes CareArtificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a game-changer for diabetes management, helping with everything from early detection to everyday treatment decisions. Today, AI is being used to analyze large amounts of medical … [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/s/viewarticle/walmart-be-first-us-retailer-sell-abbotts-continuous-glucose-2025a1000sj0
OverviewWalmart will become the first brick‑and‑mortar U.S. retailer to offer an over‑the‑counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM), the Lingo from Abbott Diabetes Care, in its physical stores and online.
What’s NewPreviously available only via HelloLingo.com … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/aha-circadian-health-key-cardiometabolic-disease-prevention-2025a1000tx2
Recent guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) emphasize that our internal 24-hour body clock—our circadian rhythm—plays a key role in heart health, blood pressure control, metabolism, and the risk of cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity, type … [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]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/real-world-study-finds-over-50-stop-glp-1s-within-1-year-2025a1000obm
OverviewA recent nationwide study in Denmark found that over half of adults without diabetes who started a GLP-1 RA drug (e.g., semaglutide, which is known by its trade name Wegovy) for weight loss discontinued the … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/cannabis-use-tied-higher-risk-incident-diabetes-2025a1000od0
Cannabis Use and Diabetes RiskA recently presented real-world study has found that cannabis use is linked to a significantly higher risk of developing diabetes. Looking at data from over four million adults, researchers discovered that people … [Read More]
