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Diabetes
You've probably heard it said before that people with diabetes have to take very special...
Symptoms
Ketoacidosis is a dangerous condition, where toxic levels of ketone bodies build up in the blood because the body is not producing insulin....
Science and Research
Many factors go into the treatment of type 2 diabetes: a patient's age, health, lifestyle, and environment. But now, new research suggests...
Science and Research
Diabetes, as we know, has risen at an alarming rate across the world – cases have nearly quadrupled over the past 3 decades, and nearly...
Learn about diabetes treatment, symptoms, causes, and prevention.
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Diet and Nutrition
It is important for people with type 2 diabetes to
Diet and Nutrition
During a time when sugary treats are found at every turn, steering clear of carbohydrate-rich
Causes
Metabolic alkalosis is caused by too much bicarbonate in the body's fluids, causing them to
Treatment
Invokana has a unique way of treating blood sugar problems in diabetics. The drug helps the body
Exercise
It is common knowledge that people with (or without) diabetes should exercise regularly. But why
Diet and Nutrition
The so-called "diabetic diet" is not a diet at all. In fact, there are several methods that can
Symptoms
There are two types of diabetes, and both children and adults can develop either type.
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Science and Research
Middle-aged men often lose both fat and muscle when dieting, but a new study claims that testosterone treatments may help them lose just...
Science and Research
For decades people with type-1 and advanced type-2 diabetes relied on painful and often flawed insulin injections to regulate blood sugar...
Science and Research
Scientists have discovered that a single gene forms a common link between type 2 diabetes and...
Prevention
Natural supplements like cinnamon extract and apple cider vinegar could hold the key to lowering blood sugar levels, according to a recent...
Prevention
Natural supplements like cinnamon extract and apple cider vinegar could hold the key to lowering blood sugar levels, according to a recent...
Science and Research
Could a person's risk for type 2 diabetes be written in their genes?
According to a study recently published in ...
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Women who frequently shift around their sleeping hours could have worse metabolic health outcomes than their peers who stick with a...
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An analysis of fossilized Native American feces shows that our ancestors ate up to sixteen times the fiber that we do today, but our...
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Managing diabetes is hugely challenging for people of any age, but a new study suggests that young people may suffer all the more....
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Disruptions to the gut’s ecosystem could be a future symptom facing young children who take antibiotics, which makes them more susceptible...
Prevention
Breastfeeding a newborn holds many benefits for mommy and baby; it reduces the baby's risk for colds and viruses, it helps his bones (and yours)...
Science and Research
Fans of the Dexcom G5 Mobile have something to smile about.
At yesterday's hearing with the U.S. Food and Drug...
Diet and Nutrition
If you start your day with a cup of tea and end it with a glass of red wine, your blood sugar may thank you.
At least that...
Managing Diabetes
As medical experts continue to debate whether or not "healthy obesity" can even exist, one new study suggests that risk for heart disease...
Science and Research
For years, type 1 diabetics have been anxiously waiting for that medical marvel that can stop the constant injections: the artificial...
Diet and Nutrition
“Low-fat” has been the battle cry of the health-conscious for over ...
Diet and Nutrition
While it may be the last thing you want to guzzle down with meals, vinegar can help diabetics gain better control over blood sugar levels...
Prevention
Research on the link between sleep and diabetes has been pretty consistent: ...
Science and Research
If you have been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the most important tool you'll need is...
Lifestyle
If you're trying to follow a specific diet or stay on track with your weight, it might be wise to stay away from those friends who like pizza and...
Science and Research
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition characterized by an accumulation of fat in the liver, is associated with an increased risk...
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The recent FDA approval of Afrezza, an inhaled insulin, could open up new options in mealtime insulin management for type 1 and type 2...
Diabetes
People with diabetes generally have problems with their extremities such as their hands, ...
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Experiencing serious life events (SLEs) like the death of a family member, divorce or illness during childhood may triple the risk of...
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Treatment of Diabetes has advanced in the last 50 years or so. Back in the 50′s a strip that was placed in the urine could give a rough estimate...