The immediate goals are to treat
The long-term goals of treatment are to:
These goals are accomplished through:
For the past several years, cardiologists have been beating the drum for lower blood pressure. We have all seen the studies and/or... Read more »
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From the moment we receive the diagnosis that we have a child with Type 1 Diabetes, the whirlwind of the disease and its management... Read more »
The news reports about the H1N1 influenza pandemic (popularly known as "swine flu") keep coming, but one aspect of the story is constant:... Read more »
If you are diabetic and have to drive, you know how hard it can be. You have to check your blood suger before driving, while you are... Read more »
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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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Type 1 diabetes increases the risk for many serious health complications. However, during the past several decades, the rate of serious complications... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesType 2 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance, in which the body does not properly use insulin. Type 2 diabetes is thought to result from a... Read more »