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Health Encyclopedia: Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus, Juvenile Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes - diabetes mellitus, juvenile diabetes
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Introduction
The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2, previously called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity-onset diabetes.
Insulin
Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes share one central feature: elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels due to absolute or relative insufficiencies of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin is a key regulator of the body's metabolism. I...
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Expert & Community Posts
I is for Insulin
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...insulin? After all, insulin has been on the market since 1922, while the first sulf came out... Read more »
Diagnosing Diabetes
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert...one out of every 400 to 600 children develop type 1 diabetes (insulin dependant diabetes). To... Read more »
Diabetes Risk during Pregnancy
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...exercise, or it might take insulin as well. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are typically present... Read more »
Short-Acting Insulin Isn’t Short for Most Type 2s
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...Apidra) as a rapid-acting insulin (onset less than 15 minutes). What we know here as... Read more »
It's not JUST diabetes!
By Kim Benjet , Health Expert...patient perspective The Journal of Pediatrics, Volume 145, Issue 3, September 2004, pages... Read more »
Health Guide
Diabetes Travel Letter for Pumpers
... To Whom It May Concern: ______________________ (Date of Birth) _____________, has Type 1 Diabetes (previously called Juvenile Onset) and wears an insulin pump. The pump delivers... Read more »Diabetes in Children: Myths and Facts
...too much sugar isn’t good for anyone—with or without diabetes. But because children with type 1 diabetes are at high risk for heart and vascular problems in the long term, it’s a good idea... Read more »Diabetes Diet: Introduction
The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2, previously called non-insulin-dependent... Read more »Type 2 Diabetes
The two major forms of diabetes are type 1 (previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, IDDM, or juvenile-onset diabetes) and type 2 (previously called noninsulin-dependent... Read more »Diabetes Management: Effects of Persistent Ketosis
...produce energy by breaking down fat and muscle. Think back when you were first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Many kids and teens had symptoms of increased urination, drinking, and weight... Read more »Images
Medications
...medication should not be used in patients with Type 1 diabetes or for the treatment of extremely... Read more »
...during each main meal that contains fat or within 1 hour after the meal, usually 3 times daily... Read more »
...during each main meal that contains fat or within 1 hour after the meal, usually 3 times daily... Read more »
...residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should... Read more »
...effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088. In Canada, you may report... Read more »
Related News
Diabetes Before Pregnancy Doubles in Women, Teens
May 09, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More women and teens are developing diabetes before they become pregnant. A new study from Kaiser Permanente looked at 175,249... Read summary »
Keeping Diabetics Healthy
May 18, 2007WINTER PARK, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Nearly 21 million people in the United States are living with diabetes, and many will develop serious... Read summary »
Diabetics say Goodbye to Insulin
April 20, 2007MINNEAPOLIS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- People with type 1 diabetes must rely on taking insulin shots every day just to survive. A procedure called... Read summary »
Big News in Diabetes!
March 05, 2007ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Nerve damage, kidney failure, vision loss and amputations. These are a few of the many complications people... Read summary »
Predicting Type 1 Diabetes Better
March 18, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have uncovered a fourth antibody that can better predict who is at risk for type 1 diabetes. Type-1 diabetes is an... Read summary »
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