Diabetes
Informative articles and resources on Diabetes.
Book Review of Yes I Can! Yes You Can!The story of Jay Leeuwenburg and his successful NFL career despite being a diabetic athlete. His story is inspirational to all those athletes with diabetes who are looking for a role model.- How To Live Well With Type 2 DiabetesA diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes does not mean that you can never enjoy good food again. Just integrating a few common sense tips into your lifestyle can make you not only feel better, but in some cases reduce the amount of medication you may have to take.
- A Diet Plan for Gestational DiabetesThis article outlines a diet plan for people suffering from Gestational Diabetes. It is a must read if you are in need of quick diet information from one source.
- Being Diagnosed with Type 2 DiabetesHow I dealt with diabetes and what I had to do to keep healthy.
- Diabetes and Its SymptomsDiabetes mellitus is a group of diseases characterized by high levels of blood glucose. Individuals can take steps to control diabetes and lower the risk of complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney failure.
- The American Diabetes Association Provides Research, Information and AdvocacyAccording to the ADA, it is estimated that 18.2 million American (or 6.3% of the populations) have diabetes. While approximately 13 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately 5.2 million people are not aware that they have the disease
- National Epidemic: The Rise of Diabetes in ChildrenDiabetes is becoming a national epidemic. Why is it on the rise? The modern way Americans live is a huge factor. We have fuast food restarurants in abudance, in every city and small town.
- Juvenile Diabetes / Type One DiabetesJuvenile Diabetes occurs when beta cells which are produced by the pancreas, become destroyed. Beta Cells produce insulin that converts glucose into energy. Causes of Type One Diabetes, and experimental methods to cure the disease, including transplants.
- The Diabetes Link to Other DiseasesMany people already know that diabetes has been linked to eye problems, feet trouble and other ailments but there are new studies showing that diabetes has links to many different diseases.
- Unique New Drug May Help Those with DiabetesNew drug approved by the FDA in March 2005 offers hope for better blood sugar control to millions of Type II diabetics nationwide. The drug works by targeting two proteins found in the small intestine.
- Diabetes InformationOver 150 million people world wide are living with diabetes and all of us need to know the facts, chances are you know someone who has diabetes.