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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. [For more details, see In-Depth Report #9: Diabetes - type 1 and Report #60: Diabetes - type 2.]
Insulin
Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes share one central feature: elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels due to absolute or relative insufficiencies of in...
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Expert & Community Posts
Type 1 and Athletes: Broncos QB Jay Cutler Diagnosed
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The Diversity of Diabetes
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health ExpertDiabetes is not one disease and different types of diabetes have been identified in the scientific... Read more »
“Weighty” Issues in Children and Teens with Diabetes
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert...right. One of the biggest challenges in children with diabetes is balancing appropriate growth... Read more »
The Honeymoon Period in Type 1 Diabetes
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Diabetes and Depression Can be the Never-Ending Merry-Go-Round
By Amy Hendel , Health ExpertYou develop diabetes which can lead to depression which can lead to unhealthy habits which can lead... Read more »
Health Guide
What do I need to know about diabetes?"
Diabetes is called a disorder of metabolism. More simply put, diabetes keeps your body from properly utilizing the sugar obtained from food. Your body changes most of the food you eat into a form of... Read more »Sugar
...level. Grams of sugar are included in the total grams of carbohydrate on the food label. People who have diabetes should avoid foods that are high in sugar and have a lot of added sugars. These... Read more »Questions about Diabetes and Nutrition
I have a family history of Type 2 Diabetes, if I reduce my sugar intake will I reduce my chances of getting the disease? If you have not been diagnosed with Diabetes than your body is making... Read more »Diabetes in Children: Myths and Facts
Myth: Children with diabetes should not eat anything with sugar in it.Fact: This was true years ago, before carb counting was invented. But times have changed, and it’s not sugar we’re worried... Read more »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 »Images
Medications
...to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).... Read more »
...(ex-EN-a-tide) Uses Exenatide is used along with other oral diabetes medications (e.g.,... Read more »
...high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).... Read more »
...to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).... Read more »
...used in people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps... Read more »
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New Approach for Treating Type 2 Diabetes
November 16, 2005BURLINGTON, Vt. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 18 million Americans are living with diabetes.... Read summary »
Trouble Sleeping Linked to Diabetes
December 16, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The identification of a new mutation associated with type 2 diabetes suggests abnormal sleep patterns could be linked to... Read summary »
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 »
Diabetes and Sleep Apnea
July 30, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People who have both type 2 diabetes and the eye condition known as retinopathy might want to have a sleep test. According to a... Read summary »
Genetic Screening for Diabetes?
December 02, 2008By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Using genetics to predict type 2 diabetes may not be as big... Read summary »
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