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Health Encyclopedia: Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus, Juvenile Diabetes

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 diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity-onset diabetes.

Insulin

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes share one central feature: elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels due to absolute or relative insufficiencies of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin is a key regulator of the body's metabolism. I...

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Expert & Community Posts

When Your Diabetes is Just Too Expensive

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Affordable Medical Care

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Less Meter is More

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Paying for diabetes care during times of financial hardship

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...recently described the plight of some folks with diabetes who have had to scrimp on their... Read more »

Denied for CGM Coverage

By Gina Capone , Health Expert

...twice. The information that it provided me and my diabetes team helped me make adjustments in my... Read more »

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Health Guide

How to Test Blood Glucose Levels

For a loved one with diabetes, monitoring blood glucose levels is crucial. “Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG testing) provides a map that guides decisions and changes in treatment components... Read more »

Diabetes in Children: What parents need to know about type 1 diabetes

Finding out your child has type 1 diabetes can be terrifying, and figuring out how to work diabetes care management into your life can be downright overwhelming. If you are a two-parent family, sit... Read more »

Caregiving as Your Parents Age

...if they offer senior citizen discounts.If your parent must take medications over the long term (for diabetes, blood pressure, Parkinson's, or cardiovascular problems, for example), look into an... Read more »

Type 2 Diabetes: Causes - Insulin Resistance

CausesType 2 diabetes is caused by a complicated interplay of genes, environment, insulin abnormalities, increased glucose production in the liver, increased fat breakdown, and possibly defective... Read more »

Type 2 diabetes Diet: Lifestyle Changes

...simple heart-healthy diet with weight control and exercise may be sufficient for some people with type 2 diabetes. Some patients may be able to control their blood sugar with lifestyle measures... Read more »

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