What Is The Diagnosis Of Diabetes
The Diversity of Diabetes
Diabetes is not one disease and different types of diabetes have been identified in the scientific community and discussed in the media. I saw the type 1 diabetes quiz on the diabeteens.com web site, which I am sure you scored well on. In a previous blog we discussed the causes of type 1 diabetes: the destruction of pancreatic islet cells (Beta cells) due to an autoimmune process triggered by an outside invader (virus, bacteria, etc.).
But, did you know that the lines between many forms of di...
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Expert & Community Posts
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 »
Type one-and-a-half diabetes
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health ExpertFor years, we have had terminology dividing diabetes into subgroups: there's "type 1" and "type 2"... Read more »
Sharing your diabetes diagnosis: When and to whom do you share information?
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert...when do you share your very personal diagnosis of diabetes. I even feel uncomfortable blogging... Read more »
Flatbush diabetes
By Gretchen Becker , Health ExpertMost of us who have had diabetes for at least a few years are likely to be familiar with the main... Read more »
The Significance of My Diabetes Anniversary
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health ExpertToday is the 16th anniversary of my diabetes diagnosis. Although each July 27 marks another... Read more »
Health Guide
Diabetes Diagnosis Advice -- dealing with a diabetes diagnosis
Sorry to hear that you have joined us! Type 2 diabetes is a lot to live with, but it is really manageable! And if you are depressed, I can understand. Being depressed is pretty common with us,... 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 »Don’t Become a Food Cop: Helping a Diabetic Spouse or Parent
Q: My Dad was just told he has Type 2 Diabetes, so my mom is trying to watch what he eats. Despite her good intentions, my Dad gets angry and now refers to her as the “Food Cop.” It’s not... Read more »Carotid Artery Disease
...· Maintain healthy blood pressure · Stop smoking· Control diabetes· Manage cholesterol levels· Maintain a healthy... Read more »Diabetes in Children: What parents need to know about type 1 diabetes
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 overwhelming. If you are a two-parent family, sit... Read more »Images
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