Diabetes Mellitus Advancement In Technology
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
What Is It?
Diabetes mellitus, usually called just diabetes, is a common disorder that affects the way the body processes and uses carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Each of these nutrients is a source of glucose (sugar), which is the most basic fuel for the body. The most obvious sign of diabetes is a high level of sugar in the blood.
Glucose enters body cells with the help of a hormone called insulin, which acts like a gatekeeper. Without insulin, which is produced by the pancreas, glucose...
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From Our Experts
Diabetes: Improving your Quality of Life with Advanced Technology
Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich of www.diabetesmine.com. Spending time in Europe always makes me think about LIFE... the... Read more »
Redefining The Role of Technology in Managing Diabetes
Republished with permission of Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMine.com As usual, the annual ADA Scientific Sessions Conference was... Read more »
2008 American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions, Day 3
Read updates from Day 1 and Day 2 of the Scientific Sessions. San Francisco -- The best thing about going to the annual... Read more »
Insulin Technology & Pump Therapy Innovation: Omnipod, Standard...
Several readers queried me recently on a Korean pump manufacturer by the name of Diamesco. This company apparently exhibited at last... Read more »
Type 3 Diabetes Mellitus
Is there a “Type 3 Diabetes”? Well, maybe... The “official” descriptions of various varieties of diabetes mellitus as... Read more »
From Our Sources
Type 1 Diabetes: diabetes mellitus, juvenile diabetes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2,... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no way to prevent type 1 diabetes. Mothers sometimes are advised not to give cow's milk to their babies for the first year of... Read more »
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
What is gestational diabetes mellitus?Pregnancy has typically been viewed as a statement of health, as it should be. In the midst of morning... Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Type 2 diabetes usually begins gradually and progresses slowly. Symptoms in adults include:Excessive thirstIncreased urinationFatigueBlurred... Read more »
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