Diabetes News for the Spanish Speaking Community
Original Article: https://www.medtechdive.com/news/dexcom-over-the-counter-cgm/709615
Expanding Use of Dexcom’s CGMThe FDA recently approved Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for over-the-counter (OTC) sale. This means people, including those without diabetes and those not on insulin, can purchase it without a prescription. Originally … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2309822
Investigating MicroplasticsResearchers are looking into the effects of tiny plastic particles, known as microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs), on heart health. While studies on animals suggest they could be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, until recently, … [Read More]
Original Article: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/19322968241236458
Exploring New TechIn a new study, researchers looked at how to use novel consumer electronics such as the Apple Vision Pro (AVP) during surgery on people with diabetes who have developed complications affecting their legs and/or … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/could-an-intervention-as-simple-as-eye-drops-treat-eye-damage-in-diabetes
Diabetes and Eye HealthMore than half a billion adults worldwide have diabetes, mostly type 2. People with diabetes face a higher chance of eye complication l(known asdiabetic retinopathy) and macular edema, which can lead to vision … [Read More]
Original Article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2812569
The Influence of Social Media on Health InformationIn today’s world, social media has become a major way people get health information. Its widespread use makes it a powerful tool for sharing health-related content. However, it’s not … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/4/469
Assessing ChatGPT’s Dietary Advice AccuracyWe are what we eat. Our daily food choices are incredibly important to maintaining good physical and mental health. Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT) is gaining popularity among people seeking health information, … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=90485
Purpose – Understanding the Need for ChangeType 2 diabetes (T2D) is a condition where the body struggles to handle insulin, a hormone needed to control blood sugar levels. Many people living with this type of diabetes … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/high-salt-intake-linked-increased-risk-kidney-disease-2024a10001l4
The Link between Salt and Kidney DiseaseA recent study using data from the UK Biobank suggests that people who often add salt to their meals might be unknowingly putting their kidneys at risk. We already know … [Read More]
Original Article: https://dom-pubs.pericles-prod.literatumonline.com/doi/10.1111/dom.15470
The Rise of Digital Tools for Diabetes CareIn today’s world, digital technologies are playing a big role in managing diabetes. These tools include things like continuous glucose monitors, smart blood glucose devices, advanced insulin systems, smart … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-52461-1
The Dawn Phenomenon in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)In people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), there’s a phenomenon called the “dawn phenomenon,” where blood sugar levels rise overnight. This increase in glucose is important to understand because … [Read More]
