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Diabetes problems may be linked to vitamins

October 03, 2008

A simple vitamin deficiency could be the cause of many of the side effects of diabetes, a new study suggests. British researchers say that diabetics expel the vitamin thiamine at 15 times the normal rate. A lack of thiamine can lead to complications such as heart disease and eye problems--two side effects common for diabetics. Experts say a dietary supplement may help return diabetics' thiamine levels to normal. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Mouth Control

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

Our mouths are key to diabetes control. And not just what we put in them.How would you like to... Read more »

I is for Insulin

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...yet, in 1995.The current (June-July 2007) issue of Diabetes Health covers the question in Linda... Read more »

Innovative Research and Type 1 Diabetes: “Of Mice and Men”

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...you my vision for a potential treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. I proposed that a... Read more »

Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol: How One Condition Impacts the Other

By Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type II in 1999. Prior to that date my blood pressure readings... Read more »

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 »

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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 »

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 »

Canadian Scientists find cure for diabetes in mice

Canadian scientists say they have proof the body’s nervous system helps trigger diabetes. The research finds that defective nerve endings in mice attract immune system proteins that can mistakenly... 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 »

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Medications

Amaryl Oral Uses and How to Use

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

Diabinese Oral Uses and How to Use

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

Actos Oral Uses and How to Use

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

Byetta SubQ Uses and How to Use

...(ex-EN-a-tide) Uses Exenatide is used along with other oral diabetes medications (e.g.,... Read more »

Avandia Oral Uses and How to Use

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

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

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Experiments using human blood cells have confirmed the mechanism behind a potential new treatment for people with type 1... Read summary »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A high level of C-reactive protein (CRP) can increase your risk for type 2 diabetes along with several commonly known risk... Read summary »

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