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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Medical Management Of Diabetes

RA med Kineret may also treat Type 2 diabetes

October 02, 2008
A medication used to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis may also help manage Type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Researchers found that treatment with Kineret helped Type 2 diabetes patients manage their glucose and insulin levels better than those given a placebo. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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The Diversity of Diabetes
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

Diabetes is not one disease and different types of diabetes have been identified in the scientific... Read more »

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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 »

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SMBG for T2: A help or a hindrance?
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...an identical treatment algorithm for dietary and medical management of diabetes for both groups... Read more »

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The Times on Type 2 Diabetes: Part I
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

The Times on Type 2 Diabetes Part 1 of 2 Blaming the Patient Well it's about time!  ... Read more »

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“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 »

Health Guide

How to Use This Site
Diabetes affects nearly 20 million people in the United States. It is the fifth leading cause of death from disease. But with the proper diet and medication you can manage your diabetes, and live a... Read more »
How to Use This Site
Diabetes affects nearly 20 million people in the United States. It is the fifth leading cause of death from disease. But with the proper diet and medication you can manage your diabetes, and live a... Read more »
Where can patients get additional information about diabetes and living with diabetes? "
There are many organizations that have diabetes information and can help with diabetes management. The following organizations distribute materials and support people with diabetes, their families... Read more »
What is the key to healthy diabetes management? "
There is no diabetes cure. Diabetes management includes the control of diabetes symptoms through:Diet to control blood glucose levelExercise Blood glucose testing Oral medication Insulin ... Read more »
Diabetic nephropathy
...early stages. Your can change your diet to help control your blood sugar. See: Diet for people with diabetes Medications to manage diabetes include hypoglycemic pills and insulin injections.... Read more »

Medications

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...is identical to human insulin. It is used to treat diabetes mellitus. Like other insulin... Read more »

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...prevent high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes help to prevent heart disease and... Read more »

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Reporter Lorne Rubenstein of Canada's Globe and Mail looks at the life and methods of Dr. Richard Bernstein, an endocrinologist who advocates a... Read summary »