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Resources

www.diabetes.org -- American Diabetes Association
www.niddk.nih.gov -- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
www.americanheart.org -- American Heart Association
www.kidney.org -- National Kidney Foundation
www.nei.nih.gov -- National Eye Institute
www.medicalert.org -- Medic Alert
www.eatright.org -- American Dietetic Association
http://limaye.ecri.org -- Limaye Center

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Expert & Community Posts

The Times on Type 2 Diabetes: Part I

By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

The Times on Type 2 Diabetes Part 1 of 2 Blaming the Patient Well it's about time! ... Read more »

Media hype (again)

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...Two people notified me today about a press release, Type 2 diabetes may be caused by intestinal... Read more »

NIH finds increases in type 2 diabetes in youth

By Dr. Frank Varon , Health Expert

...studied and just released estimates of the incidence of type 2 diabetes in youth. There... Read more »

Two Types

By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...Whenever there's an article about the "epidemic" of type 2 diabetes, there's apt to be a flurry... Read more »

Thinking About Genes

By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...and gluttony. In fact, the genetic connection to type 2 diabetes is even stronger than that to... Read more »

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Health Guide

What do I need to know about diabetes?"

...type occurs when the body doesn't make enough insulin. Adult-onset diabetes mellitus, also known as type 2 diabetes mellitus - This type of diabetes happens when the body either produces low... Read more »

Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Deepens

...Personal Stories: This study is both frightening and hopeful. The frightening part is that the rise of type 2 diabetes seems to be echoing the rise in obesity. If this diabetes increases ones... Read more »

Just Diagnosed? Our expert patients give their advice

...a chronic disease, because it makes you take care of yourself. Many people who take charge of their type 2 diabetes lose weight, start exercising, eat healthy foods that are actually tastier than... Read more »

Transfat

has also been found to raise cholesterol levels and has been associated with increased risk of heart disease. Transfat is listed under total fat on the food label. Look for foods that have zero or... Read more »

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms

Type 2 diabetes usually begins gradually and progresses slowly. Symptoms in adults include:Excessive thirstIncreased urinationFatigueBlurred visionWeight lossIn women, vaginal yeast... Read more »

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Medications

Amaryl Oral Uses and How to Use

...control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent... Read more »

Diabinese Oral Uses and How to Use

...program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent... Read more »

Actos Oral Uses and How to Use

...program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent... Read more »

Avandia Oral Uses and How to Use

...program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent... Read more »

Glucotrol Oral Uses and How to Use

...control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent... Read more »

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Related News

Genes and Diabetes Increase Heart Problems

December 03, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It increases a person's risk of having a major cardiac event... Read summary »

Aspirin and Diabetic Cardio Risk

November 12, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Low-dose aspirin has been recommended as a primary prevention strategy for patients with an increased cardiovascular risk, but... Read summary »

Type 2 Diabetes Often Follows Gestational Diabetes

August 12, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who experience diabetes while they're pregnant are significantly more likely to develop type 2 diabetes following the... Read summary »

Some Diabetics at Higher Risk for Heart Disease

December 15, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The combination of genetics and glycemic control may make some diabetics more likely to have heart disease. A new report from... Read summary »

Diabetes Risks Could Start in the Womb

May 27, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Babies with low birth weight caused by intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) are at risk for developing adult-onset, type 2... Read summary »

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