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Resources
- www.diabetes.org -- American Diabetes Association
- www.niddk.nih.gov -- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- www.americanheart.org -- American Heart Association
- www.kidney.org -- National Kidney Foundation
- www.nei.nih.gov -- National Eye Institute
- www.medicalert.org -- Medic Alert
- www.eatright.org -- American Dietetic Association
- http://limaye.ecri.org -- Limaye Center
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Expert & Community Posts
NIH finds increases in type 2 diabetes in youth
By Dr. Frank Varon , Health Expert...studied and just released estimates of the incidence of type 2 diabetes in youth. There... Read more »
Blood pressure an indicator for type 2 diabetes in women
By Dr. Frank Varon , Health Expert...blood pressure and blood pressure progression and type 2 diabetes development. During the 10... Read more »
Hydroxychloroquine May Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
By Christine Miller , Health ExpertResearchers have found a link between hydroxychloroquine and a decreased risk of developing type-2... Read more »
The Diversity of Diabetes
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert...medication-induced diabetes, cystic fibrosis related diabetes or type 2 diabetes? The... Read more »
Insulin: First-line treatment?
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert...physicians have different approaches to treating type 2 diabetes, but here's a common approach.... Read more »
Health Guide
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms
Type 2 diabetes usually begins gradually and progresses slowly. Symptoms in adults include:Excessive thirstIncreased urinationFatigueBlurred visionWeight lossIn women, vaginal yeast... Read more »Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
The major treatment goals for people with type 2 diabetes are:Treat all conditions that place the patients at risk for heart disease and stroke, which are the major killers of people with... Read more »Diabetes Diet: Introduction
...see In-Depth Report #9: Diabetes - type 1 and Report #60: Diabetes - type 2.]InsulinBoth type 1 and type 2 diabetes share one central feature: elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels due to absolute... Read more »Type 2 Diabetes
...is where the hormone insulin is produced. Insulin is used by the body to store and utilize glucose.Type 2 DiabetesType 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for 90% of cases.... Read more »Type 2 Diabetes: Risk Factors
...a total of 73 million Americans either have diabetes or are at risk of developing it.Historically, type 2 diabetes usually developed after the age of 40, but it is now also increasing in children.... Read more »Images
Related News
Genes and Diabetes Increase Heart Problems
December 03, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It increases a person's risk of having a major cardiac event... Read summary »
Aspirin and Diabetic Cardio Risk
November 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Low-dose aspirin has been recommended as a primary prevention strategy for patients with an increased cardiovascular risk, but... Read summary »
Type 2 Diabetes Often Follows Gestational Diabetes
August 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who experience diabetes while they're pregnant are significantly more likely to develop type 2 diabetes following the... Read summary »
Some Diabetics at Higher Risk for Heart Disease
December 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The combination of genetics and glycemic control may make some diabetics more likely to have heart disease. A new report from... Read summary »
Diabetes Risks Could Start in the Womb
May 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Babies with low birth weight caused by intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) are at risk for developing adult-onset, type 2... Read summary »
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