Diabetes Information

Insulin


Insulin has two critical roles in the body that we cannot live without, yet it can be the root of many health problems, including diabetes. Insulin carries sugar (glucose), fat and protein into your cells where they are used for energy and the repair of your cells.

Humulin or Lantus, Which Insulin For Your Child?


Humulin or Lantus? When my daughter, who was 8, was first diagnosed the Children's Hospital that was treating her put her on an insulin program of short acting Humalog NPH and long acting Humalin N. You should have seen me that first day of training after a long night in the emergency room where she was diagnosed.

Diabetes Awareness: Ill Wait til it Hurts


By the time many type 2 diabetics (and often their doctors) realize action is necessary, the disease, with its destructive high blood sugars, has been silently damaging their body for years.Complications to the blood vessels and tissues of your eyes, feet, heart, kidneys, and other organs, are likely well underway.

Raising Happy Diabetic Kids


This is the first in a series of articles I am about to embark upon concerning this subject. As my family gets older and matures with this disease I think back to the early days and wonder why aren't we all on medication for depression? Why don't we have standing twice a week appointments with a psychiatrist? How did we end up so normal?(whatever that is) As I look back this didn't happen by accident, nor am I Super Dad, and I didn't plan it out step by step.

Improper pH Balance Increases Risk and Damage of Diabetes


THE RISKBlood sugar balance is critical to your body's proper functioning. Blood sugar (glucose) is the primary source of fuel for the body's cells and is particularly critical to the brain and the eyes.

Raising Happy Diabetic Kids Part II


This is the second article in a series I am writing about how to raise happy diabetic children. You can find the first article titled Help Your Child Develope Self-Confidence in our article archives.

Diabetes Awareness: The Downside... a New Wardrobe?


Here is some commonsense thinking:I can't understand why anyone who has diabetes wouldn't exerciseand watch what they eat.The down side is that you may have to get an entire new wardrobe since exercise and healthy eating causes weight and size reduction.

Pre-Diabetes - The Calm Before the Storm


Remember when the medical world identified pre-hypertension to better monitor your blood pressure? The new buzz: Pre-Diabetes concerns a similar condition pinpointing people who are at severe risk for getting diabetes. Because diabetes silently invades your body, early detection and corrective action are critically important.

Pre-Diabetes Awareness: Gamblers Understand the Odds


Do you gamble? Play Texas Hold'em poker, casino games, or lotteries? Then understanding your odds of winning is part of the challenge.Are you planning on living a long and healthy life? A life free of aches and pains? A life full of excitement and adventure? Great, then understanding the odds of developing diabetes will surely cause you to take immediate action.

Pre-Diabetes: Check Engine Warning Light


Your car has an early detection system and so does your body. Take 3 minutes to read this article and learn how you can save yourself a life time of aches, pains, and costly medical bills.

Treating Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy


The toes burn and tingle and sharp pains shoot into your legs. The bed sheets feel uncomfortable on the feet as you toss and turn, trying to get some rest.

Exercise & Diabetes


You are no doubt aware that exercise can help prevent the serious complications that often come with diabetes and heart disease. Research has repeatedly shown that regular physical activity helps reduce the likelihood of having a heart attack or a stroke, aids in weight loss, and improves mood.

Protein Principles for Diabetes


Dietary considerations can present a Hobson's choice in diabetes. Even when the intake is nutritious, assimilating it can be another matter.

Low-Carb: The Role of Insulin


There are three basic units the body uses for energy:1. Fats2.

Preparing Your Child and Family for Life With Diabetes


After the initial shock of diagnosis wears off and we become more comfortable with administering insulin shots, scheduling blood tests and mealtimes, and carbohydrate counting we have a chance to look to the future. At that point it really begins to sink in what a long-term commitment parenting a diabetic child really is.

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Study: Cost of treating diabetes to triple by 2034 (CNN)

The number of Americans with diabetes will nearly double in the next 25 years, and the costs of treating them will triple, according to a new report. Diabetes Expected to Double Over the Next 25 Years (Time Magazine)

According to estimates from researchers at the University of Chicago, the total number of Americans with diabetes will double in the next 25 years. Diabetes Cases Expected to Double in 25 Years (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

FRIDAY, Nov. 27 (HealthDay News) -- The number of people with diabetes in the United States is expected to double over the next 25 years, a new study predicts. Diabetes Cases to Double in 25 Years (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)

If Americans don't eat better and exercise more, diabetes cases will double by 2034 and costs to care for the patients will triple, according to a new report that paints a bleak picture of the future. 'Frightening numbers' projected for diabetes (Pioneer Press)

CHICAGO ? Even if the percentage of Americans who are obese stays the same, diabetes cases will nearly double in the U.S. in the next 25 years and the cost of treating the disease will almost triple, according to a new study by University of Chicago researchers. Diabetes cases expected to soar (Boston Herald)

CHICAGO - Even if the percentage of Americans who are obese stays the same, diabetes cases will nearly double in the United States in the next 25 years and the cost of treating... Diabetes spending to surge, study finds (Everett Herald)

Annual diabetes treatment costs in the U.S. are expected to increase to $336 billion in 2007 dollars. Diabetes' future cost 'frightening' (Arizona Daily Star)

CHICAGO ? Even if the percentage of Americans who are obese stays the same, diabetes cases will nearly double in the U.S. in the next 25 years and the cost of treating the disease will almost triple, according to a new study by researchers based at the University of Chicago. U.S. diabetes cases to double, costs triple by 2034 (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

By 2034, nearly twice as many Americans will have diabetes and spending on the disease will triple, further straining the U.S. health system and testing the viability of Medicare and other government health insurance programs, U.S. researchers said on Friday. Study: U.S. diabetes cases to double in next 25 years (Newsday)

A new study by researchers based at the University of Chicago say diabetes cases will nearly double in the United States in the next 25 years. Site: diabetes - Google News
Amylin, Lilly Diabetes Drug Faces Crucial FDA Decision - Wall Street Journal

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Amylin, Lilly Diabetes Drug Faces Crucial FDA Decision
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Focus on diabetes - The Sun Daily

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Focus on diabetes
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The theme for WKD 2010 is "Protect Your Kidneys ? Control Diabetes". Diabetes represents a leading and common cause of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) ...
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Sugary drinks cause diabetes and heart disease cases to climb
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... sugar-sweetened sports drinks, fruit drinks and sodas has led to an increase in the number of diabetes and heart disease cases over the last 10 years. ...
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Freeman back for Hoyas after diabetes diagnosis - The Associated Press

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Freeman back for Hoyas after diabetes diagnosis
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19 Georgetown after being diagnosed with diabetes. The junior guard started Saturday's Big East regular season finale against Cincinnati. ...
Hoyas star Austin Freeman is far from alone in living with diabetesWashington Post
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Do Not Take This Deadly Diabetes Drug -- Two Reasons Why - Food Consumer

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Pardee to hold diabetes alert day
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HENDERSONVILLE ? Pardee Hospital will be offering diabetes risk tests in honor of American Diabetes Association Alert Day 10 am?noon and 1-3 pm March 23 at ...
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Processed meats linked to heart disease, diabetes - ABC7Chicago.com

Processed meats linked to heart disease, diabetes
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They found that for every 2 ounce serving, the risk for heart disease jumped 42 percent, and the risk for diabetes increased 19 percent. ...
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Researchers Explore Hepatitis C-diabetes Link - International Business Times Australia

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Researchers Explore Hepatitis C-diabetes Link
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Australian researchers are studying the link between Hepatitis C and the development of diabetes and they have made an unexpected discovery. ...
Researchers probe Hep C-diabetes linkSydney Morning Herald
Link Between Hepatitis C And Insulin Resistance Surprises ScientistsMedical News Today
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Brooke battles for a cure - NorthJersey.com

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Brooke battles for a cure
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Brooke, who has Type 1 juvenile diabetes, was joined by her family and friends in the JDRF "Walk to Cure Diabetes" last October, raising $5400 to help ...
USD med student concert to benefit juvenile diabetes researchSioux City Journal
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Starting Treatment Early Doubles Chance of Success for People with Diabetes - PR Newswire (press release)

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Starting Treatment Early Doubles Chance of Success for People with Diabetes
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PORTLAND, Ore., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The sooner people with diabetes start taking metformin, the longer the drug remains effective, according to a Kaiser ...
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