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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Diabetes Complications

Urinary marker may predict diabetic complications

August 11, 2009
Swedish researchers say that patients with Type 1 diabetes who have elevated levels of the protein IgM in their urine may be at risk for diabetic complications that could lead to death. In the study, scientists found that high IgM levels were linked to an increased risk of diabetic neuropathy, as well as possible kidney damage. The protein was also found to be a marker for heart problems--particularly in patients who had a history of high blood pressure. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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ASK GINGER: AGEs & Diabetes Complications
By Ginger Vieira , Health Expert

...usually only talks about my A1C level and all the complications I could get later on...is it the... Read more »

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World Diabetes Day is tomorrow
By Dr. Frank Varon , Health Expert

...many parts of the world, children are dying from diabetes complications.  For 2007 and 2008,... Read more »

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Glucose control cuts T1DM complications for 30 years
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...and Complications and Pittsburgh Epidemiology of Diabetes Complications Experience (1983-2005)... Read more »

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The Diversity of Diabetes
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

Diabetes is not one disease and different types of diabetes have been identified in the scientific... Read more »

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Type one-and-a-half diabetes
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...ICD-9 category 250.00, "Diabetes mellitus without complication type ii or unspecified type not... Read more »

Health Guide

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Diabetes
...and getting your symptoms under control at an earlier age can help to reduce your chances of having complications like diabetes and heart disease. This condition is often overlooked by physicians.... Read more »
Pre-Diabetes Risks, Symptoms & Prevention
...now more cautious when they suspect a patient may be at risk for diabetes, because of serious medical complications. People should be tested to see if they have pre-diabetes if they fall into any... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes Complications: Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypoglycemia
Life-Threatening ComplicationsDiabetic KetoacidosisDiabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication that develops when insulin stores are depleted. It is almost always caused by... Read more »
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
...change during the course of your pregnancy. Remember the goal is to reach a term pregnancy free of complications for you and your infant. After pregnancy, you need to follow up with your physician... Read more »
How does diabetes impact lifestyle?"
...one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. Diabetes is associated with long-term complications. Uncontrolled disease can lead to blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney... Read more »

Medications

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...Reducing excess weight helps to prevent or control complications such as heart disease,... Read more »

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...diabetes education program to understand diabetes, its complications, and all the important... Read more »

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...1-866-234-2345. Medical Alert Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For... Read more »

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...1-866-234-2345. Medical Alert Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For... Read more »

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