How Does Glucagon Effect Blood Glucose Levels
Health Encyclopedia: Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus, Juvenile Diabetes
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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
Planning a Pregnancy with Diabetes
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...physician and diabetes team:1. Tighten up your targets. Blood sugar values should be as close to... Read more »
Glucagon
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert...take up glucose from the blood, hence keeping our blood glucose (BG) levels at healthy levels.... Read more »
Controlling the Dawn Phenomenon
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...control the dawn phenomenon. That's when our fasting blood glucose readings in the morning are... Read more »
What Makes My Blood Glucose Go Up...And Down?
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...of a better resource than the book What Makes My Blood Glucose Go Up…and Down? in the “New... Read more »
Bits and Pieces
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert...others refuse to believe it. Vinegar reduces blood glucose levels after meals. This is not... Read more »
Health Guide
Type 1 Diabetes Complications: Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypoglycemia
...blood and urine. A simple urine test can determine if high ketone levels are present.HypoglycemiaTight blood sugar (glucose) control increases the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).... Read more »Diabetes: Type 2: Emergency Complications
...ComplicationsHypoglycemiaPeople with diabetes who need to intensively control glucose levels are at risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Hypoglycemia, also called insulin shock, develops if... Read more »Diabetes: Type 2: Medications
...heart disease and complications.It may be difficult for patients with type 2 diabetes to control their blood sugar levels--particularly if they are overweight. Metformin (Glucophage), an oral... Read more »Type 1 Diabetes Treatment to Prevent Major Complications
...are, however, some significant problems with intensive insulin therapy:There is a higher risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).Many patients experience significant weight gain from insulin... Read more »Type 2 Diabetes
...maturity-onset diabetes).InsulinBoth diabetes type 1 and type 2 share one central feature: elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels due to insufficiencies of insulin, a hormone produced by the... Read more »Images
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Glucose Control in Patients Questioned
August 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study sheds new light on the standard hospital practice of glucose control. The study indicates that for critically... 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 and Dementia
April 23, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Diabetics who suffer severe hypoglycemia may be at greater risk of developing dementia. Many diabetics suffer from hypoglycemia... Read summary »
Asian Exercise for Diabetes
June 10, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The ancient Chinese martial art, Tai Chi, involves slow, controlled poses, relaxation and deep breathing. Now, patients with... Read summary »
New Approach for Treating Type 2 Diabetes
November 16, 2005BURLINGTON, Vt. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 18 million Americans are living with diabetes.... Read summary »
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