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Friday, October, 23, 2009

The Cause Of Diabetes

Scientists discover possible link between cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes

October 02, 2008
An animal study in Canada has found a possible link between cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes. One cause of Type 2 diabetes is reduced insulin production. Researchers have found that the buildup of cholesterol in certain cells in the pancreas may reduce how much insulin the cells produce. This could help cause Type 2 diabetes. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Types of Diabetes: are there more than two?
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...recently received an e-mail inquiring about "type 3 diabetes." The writer stated "It's very... Read more »

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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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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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The Honeymoon Period in Type 1 Diabetes
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

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

Health Guide

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 »
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 »
Questions about Diabetes and Nutrition
I have a family history of Type 2 Diabetes, if I reduce my sugar intake will I reduce my chances of getting the disease? If you have not been diagnosed with Diabetes than your body is making... Read more »
Glucose test
...considered normal. Levels between 100 and 126 mg/dl are referred to as impaired fasting glucose or pre-diabetes. These levels are considered to be risk factors for type 2 diabetes and its... Read more »
Canadian Scientists find cure for diabetes in mice
Canadian scientists say they have proof the body’s nervous system helps trigger diabetes. The research finds that defective nerve endings in mice attract immune system proteins that can mistakenly... Read more »

Medications

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

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...(ex-EN-a-tide) Uses Exenatide is used along with other oral diabetes medications (e.g.,... Read more »

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

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

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

Related News

Genes and Diabetes Increase Heart Problems
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(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 »

Diabetes Treatment Ups Depression Risk
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) The treatment used to help people with type 2 diabetes may cause some patients to develop depression. Johns Hopkins researchers... Read summary »

Environmental Triggers for Type 1 Diabetes
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Aspirin and Diabetic Cardio Risk
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Babies with low birth weight caused by intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) are at risk for developing adult-onset, type 2... Read summary »