November Marks National Diabetes Month
Wednesday October 29, 2008
With the arrival of November, comes National Diabetes Month. 24 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. November is set aside to raise awareness of all aspects of this disease.
The ... Read More
Type 2 Diabetes May Increase the Risk for Tuberculosis
Wednesday October 29, 2008
New research from the University of Texas School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus (UTSPH) suggest that people who have type 2 diabetes might be at greater risk for contracting ... Read More
Introducing... The New Type 1 Diabetes Website from About.com
Friday October 24, 2008
Until recently, this website has been dedicated to people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. As your friendly diabetes guide here at About.com, I can tell you that ... Read More
Aspirin May Not Prevent Heart Attacks in High Risk Patients Without Pre-existing Heart Disease
Tuesday October 21, 2008
People with diabetes have an increased risk of heart disease. How much of an increase? About five times higher than people who don't have diabetes. Aspirin is usually prescribed to ... Read More
Halloween Can be Tricky for Kids with Diabetes
Tuesday October 14, 2008
Halloween is a favorite holiday for kids. Costumes, parties, and candy are all part of the fun. But it can be tricky for kids with diabetes. Exercise, food intake and ... Read More
Keep Track of Your Diabetes
Tuesday October 14, 2008
When you have type 2 diabetes, it can be difficult to keep track of everything that you have to do. Between medications, glucometers, nutrition, exercise and doctor's visits, how can ... Read More
New Clues to Cause of Obesity-Associated Insulin Resistance
Sunday October 12, 2008
Obesity is associated with insulin resistance, but scientists still aren't really sure why that happens. The results of a new study from the University of California, San Diego, School of ... Read More