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'Double diabetes' is growing more common

October 02, 2008

Patients who have Type 1 diabetes and are overweight are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes as well. This problem--called 'double diabetes'--is becoming more common. Doctors say it is difficult to treat both types of the disease at once, since drugs that treat Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes work differently. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Half of diabetics have some form of arthritis

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...which shows that about one half of all adults with diabetes also have some form of arthritis. ... Read more »

Looking Back and Forth at Our Story

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

When we focus only on our longing for a diabetes cure, we get understandably impatient and... Read more »

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 »

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 »

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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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 »

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Diabetes

...weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes high cholesterol high blood pressure male-pattern baldness or thinning hair patches of... Read more »

Pre-Diabetes Risks, Symptoms & Prevention

Pre-diabetes is a health condition that carries no symptoms. Commonly referred to as "impaired glucose tolerance," approximately 54 million people in the United States twenty years and... Read more »

Diabetes in Children: Myths and Facts

Myth: Children with diabetes should not eat anything with sugar in it.Fact: This was true years ago, before carb counting was invented. But times have changed, and it’s not sugar we’re worried... Read more »

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Medications

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 »

Byetta SubQ Uses and How to Use

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

Actos Oral Uses and How to Use

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

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Predicting Type 1 Diabetes Better

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have uncovered a fourth antibody that can better predict who is at risk for type 1 diabetes. Type-1 diabetes is an... Read summary »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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