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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 noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, NIDDM, or maturity-onset diabetes).
Insulin
Both diabetes type 1 and type 2 share one central feature: elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels due to insufficiencies of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin is a key regulator of the body's metabolism. It works in the follow...
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Expert & Community Posts
Are Continuous Blood Glucose Monitors For You?
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert...relatively new form of technology: the continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS). Since these... Read more »
Why Glucose Tabs are Better
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...Lake trail near Leadville, Mark checked his blood glucose. It was about 75 mg/dl so he ate a... Read more »
What Makes My Blood Glucose Go Up...And Down?
By David Mendosa , Health ExpertWearing my new Guardian REAL-Time continuous glucose monitor continues to give me a lot more help... Read more »
Controlling the Dawn Phenomenon
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...the dawn phenomenon. That's when our fasting blood glucose readings in the morning are higher... Read more »
Continuous Glucose Monitors?
By Skyler , Health Expert...are trying really hard to get myself a continuous glucose monitor. Has anyone had one or does... Read more »
Health Guide
What is the key to healthy diabetes management? "
...cure. Diabetes management includes the control of diabetes symptoms through:Diet to control blood glucose levelExercise Blood glucose testing Oral medication Insulin Diet: There is... Read more »What do I need to know about diabetes?"
...the sugar obtained from food. Your body changes most of the food you eat into a form of sugar called glucose. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, allows glucose to enter the cells of your... Read more »Where can patients get additional information about diabetes and living with diabetes? "
...on a daily basis-and without fail. In order to reduce the complications that result from high blood glucose, patients must monitor their blood glucose levels and take care of themselves. The good... Read more »Diabetes Diet: Introduction
...Diabetes - type 2.]InsulinBoth 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... Read more »Type 1 Diabetes: diabetes mellitus, juvenile diabetes
...maturity-onset diabetes.InsulinBoth 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... Read more »
Medications
...use it at the same time(s) each day. Monitor blood glucose levels on a regular basis. Inform... Read more »
...use it at the same time(s) each day. Monitor blood glucose levels on a regular basis. Inform... Read more »
...use it at the same time(s) each day. Monitor blood glucose levels on a regular basis. Inform... Read more »
...use it at the same time(s) each day. Monitor blood glucose levels on a regular basis. Inform... Read more »
...This drug can affect the results of certain urine glucose tests (cupric sulfate-type). Make sure... Read more »
Related News
Glucose Control in Patients Questioned
August 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study sheds new light on the standard hospital practice of glucose control. The study indicates that for critically... Read summary »
Fizzless Soda Not Good for Rehydrating Kids
June 05, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers say flat soda is not a good remedy for kids who are dehydrated due to vomiting and diarrhea. Many doctors will... Read summary »
Hormone may act Like Insulin
November 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Type 2 diabetics and those with any kind of insulin resistance may have a new option for controlling blood sugar levels. A... Read summary »
Another Link to Metabolic Syndrome
May 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The small portion of LDL (bad cholesterol) that undergoes oxidation may be one of the causes of metabolic syndrome, a cluster... Read summary »
Battle of the Sugars: Fructose vs. Glucose
April 23, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fructose may pose a more serious threat to cardiovascular health than glucose, new research suggests. In a new study conducted... Read summary »
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