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Diabetes Type1

Health Encyclopedia: Type 1 Diabetes

Definition

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to properly control blood sugar levels.

Expert & Community Posts

Type 1 and Athletes: Broncos QB Jay Cutler Diagnosed

By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...that he had been diagnosed two weeks ago with type 1 diabetes, he created another "teachable... Read more »

Types of Diabetes: are there more than two?

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...recently received an e-mail inquiring about "type 3 diabetes." The writer stated "It's very... Read more »

Type one-and-a-half diabetes

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

For years, we have had terminology dividing diabetes into subgroups: there's "type 1" and "type 2"... Read more »

World Diabetes Day is tomorrow

By Dr. Frank Varon , Health Expert

Tomorrow, Nov. 14, is World Diabetes Day. In December 2006, the United Nations passed a... Read more »

Flatbush diabetes

By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

Most of us who have had diabetes for at least a few years are likely to be familiar with the main... 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 »

Insulin test

...mean Greater-than-normal levels may indicate: Insulinoma Type 2 diabetes mellitus Obesity Injection of an excessive amount of insulin ... 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 sickness, heartburn, exhaustion, and the excitement of... Read more »

Support Groups

Diabetes Support Groups Are you looking for someone who understands what youre going through? Someone whos been there and lived through it? Joining a support group could be just the ticket to... Read more »

Meet Amy Tenderich

Learn a little, laugh a little with Amy Tenderich of Diabetes Mine. Amy Tenderich is a freelance journalist based in San Francisco, CA. She holds a BA in Journalism from Cal State Long Beach and an... Read more »

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Type I diabetes

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 »

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 »

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 »

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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Related News

Predicting Type 1 Diabetes Better

March 18, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have uncovered a fourth antibody that can better predict who is at risk for type 1 diabetes. Type-1 diabetes is an... Read summary »

Environmental Triggers for Type 1 Diabetes

May 05, 2008

SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- The number of people who have type 1 diabetes has tripled in the last 50 years. Now, scientists believe the... Read summary »

Hope for Type 1 Diabetes Patients

December 03, 2008

Researchers identified a new source of insulin-producing cells. Results of a new study show cells in the pancreas that produce insulin -- called beta... Read summary »

Diabetes Personal Trainers may Help Youth Manage Their Disease

January 28, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A little intervention may go a long way in helping youth with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes management includes blood sugar... Read summary »

Diabetes Treatment Shows Promise

September 02, 2008

(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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