Insulin-dependent diabetes; Juvenile onset diabetes; Diabetes - type 1
The immediate goals of treatment are to treat
The long-term goals of treatment are to:
Question: What is the best method for calculating diabetic exchanges of mixed foods such as chicken pot pie or vegetable beef soup? Could... Read more »
It's coming - the diabetes horror holiday. Pumpkins are in the yards. Candy fills the aisles in the supermarkets, pharmacies and... Read more »
Over 175,000 emergency department visits a year are due to adults over the age of 65 experiencing adverse drug events. According to a study... Read more »
Insulin comes in many formulations, sometimes in pens and sometimes in vials. They may be short-acting, rapid-acting, long-lasting, or... Read more »
Whether you are on a hike or a long car trip, only one food is better than trail mix. It's customized trail mix. Until yesterday the only... Read more »
Finding out your child has type 1 diabetes can be terrifying, and figuring out how to work diabetes care management into your life can be downright... Read more »
People who suffer from neuropathic pain due to diabetic polyneuropathy or shingles get better relief and improved sleep by taking an antidepressant... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Goals of Treatment of DiabetesThe aim of diabetes care is to maximize quality and length of life by: Providing education and training to manage the... Read more »
Has the battle to cure diabetes landed Type I patients and Type II on opposite sides? That’s the question behind a recent New York Times article ... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »