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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. [For more details, see In-Depth Report #9: Diabetes - type 1 and Report #60: Diabetes - type 2.]

Insulin

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes share one central feature: elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels due to absolute or relative insufficiencies of in...

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Expert & Community Posts

ACCORD and ADVANCE again

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

Several months ago, I wrote about two diabetes trials: ACCORD and ADVANCE. Both studies involved... Read more »

“Weighty” Issues in Children and Teens with Diabetes

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...right. One of the biggest challenges in children with diabetes is balancing appropriate growth... Read more »

Diagnosing Diabetes

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

Upon perusal of the diabetes sections of the MyDiabetesCentral.com, it appears that many people... Read more »

Getting To Know You

By Dr. Khavarian , Health Expert

...Bahareh Khavarian and I am excited to be part of the My Diabetes Central Site. I look forward... Read more »

When to refer to an endocrinologist

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

Many people with diabetes receive their medical care from general physicians, including Family... Read more »

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Health Guide

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 »

Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Deepens

Monday's New York Times article Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Deepens provides alarming statistics indicating that increases in diabetes may contribute to the rising toll from Alzheimer's.... Read more »

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 »

Caring For a Loved One with Diabetes

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), of the 14.6 million people diagnosed with diabetes, nearly 10.3 million of those people are 60 years old or older and in this age group, nearly 21%... Read more »

Type 1 Diabetes

Long-Term ComplicationsType 1 diabetes reduces the normal life span by an average of 5 to 8 years. However, survival rates are improving in all ethnic groups and both genders. Longer survival rates... Read more »

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