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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

Inflammation and PAD

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More and more of what I read about diabetes implicates inflammation. So when Dr. Michael Jaff told... Read more »

The Honeymoon Period in Type 1 Diabetes

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...10 concerns related to a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Following these concerns, families... Read more »

Straight from the Womb: Are we dooming our children?

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Diabetes (noun): a way to define oneself?

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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 »

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 »

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 »

Carotid Artery Disease

...· Maintain healthy blood pressure · Stop smoking· Control diabetes· Manage cholesterol levels· Maintain a healthy... Read more »

How does diabetes impact lifestyle?"

There is no doubt that diabetes has an impact on the lifestyle of the patient. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. Diabetes is associated with long-term... Read more »

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Medications

Insulin Regular Human Inj Uses and How to Use

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

Actos Oral Uses and How to Use

...control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). It... Read more »

Amaryl Oral Uses and How to Use

...high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).... Read more »

Avandia Oral Uses and How to Use

...control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).... Read more »

Diabinese Oral Uses and How to Use

...to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).... Read more »

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