Diabetes Information

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 exercise and 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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Twofold Action Urged for Pre-Diabetes
Washington Post, United States - 22 hours ago
Pre-diabetes occurs when blood sugar levels or impaired glucose tolerance is elevated, but not quite to the point defined as diabetes. ...
Pre-Diabetes Must Be Treated, Doctors Urge ABC News
Diabetes Experts Recommend One-Two Punch for Treating Patients ... MarketWatch
Research Says Get Pre-Diabetes Treatment Soon eMaxHealth.com
Chatter Shmatter - United Press International
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Astra seeks approval for diabetes drug
Forbes, NY - 23 hours ago
The two companies began collaborating in January 2007 to develop and sell two investigational drugs for type 2 diabetes, saxagliptin and dapagliflozin. ...
Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca submit market clearance ... RTT News
AstraZeneca and BMS file DPP-4 inhibitor Onglyza in USA and Europe Pharma Times (subscription)
AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers submit US and EU application for ... Trading Markets (press release)
RTT News
all 22 news articles


NHS Choices

Fruit juice and type 2 diabetes
NHS Choices, UK - 3 hours ago
“Fruit juice ‘is diabetes risk’” is the headline in The Sun. “A daily glass of ‘healthy’ orange juice could actually increase the risk of diabetes,” the ...
Glass of juice a day increases diabetes risk Telegraph.co.uk
Just one glass of orange juice a day could increase risk of diabetes Daily Mail
Fruit juice is diabetes risk The Sun
all 6 news articles


Ontario Now

Hundreds of locals have Type 1 diabetes
Orillia Packet & Times, Canada - 8 hours ago
An Orillia doctor has called news of a government program to provide insulin pumps to 1300 adult Ontario residents with Type-1 diabetes "pretty significant. ...
Diabetes expert lauds insulin pump coverage London Free Press
Ontario to invest $741 million in diabetes treatment and prevention The Canadian Press
Ontario zeroes in on diabetes NorthernLife.ca
Medical News Today - Peterborough Examiner
all 73 news articles


A new game to help people keep diabetes at bay
South Carolina Now, South Carolina - 2 hours ago
By Nicole Boone Experts have crafted the first guidelines for millions who don’t have diabetes, but are well on their way. The new game-plan emphasizes diet ...


Kansas Diabetes Plan Outlines Strategy For Improving Health
eMaxHealth.com, NC - 1 hour ago
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in Kansas and continues to increase at an alarming rate - by almost 60 percent over the past ...


6 Year Old Son's Parents Proactively Raise Money for Diabetes ...
PR-CANADA.net (press release), Montenegro - 28 minutes ago
Earlier that fall, their son Adam began exhibiting the classic symptoms of Type 1 (“Juvenile”) Diabetes. He was constantly thirsty and had to urinate more ...


Daily glass of juice raises diabetes risk
Howrah News Service, India - 1 hour ago
BY OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT July 24: Drinking a glass of fruit juice daily could increase the chances of development of type 2 diabetes among women. ...


Diabetes Can Be Treated If Pre-Diabetes Is Treated Early
eMaxHealth.com, NC - 1 hour ago
We reported this morning how diabetes is spreading throughout the country and how it is important to treat pre-diabetes to avoid problems later in life. ...


DIABETES AND DIET WORKSHOP
Santa Ynez Valley Journal, ca - 2 hours ago
By SYVJ Staff For anyone diagnosed with diabetes, diet can play a big role in controlling the disease. “Having type 2 diabetes increases your risk for many ...

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