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Gain Vital Facts About The Difference Between Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Victoria Holmes

When you are diagnosed with diabetes you should be told whether you have Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes refers to a metabolic disorder that results from your cells being insulin resistant or your pancreas not being able to create insulin. It is extremely important that you know what the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is, since each one is treated differently. Continue reading →

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Pregnancy And Diabetes – The Dangers Of High Blood Sugar

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Toby Dushieney

Let’s start by clarifying something; a diabetic mother can expect to carry her baby to full term and enjoy a normal pregnancy. Continue reading →

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How Recognizing The Affects Of Being Overweight On Diabetes Can Save Your Life.

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Ron Snyder

Type 2 diabetes is an increasingly prevalent condition in the western world, due largely to the growing number of overweight and obese people in the population. It is, potentially, a very harmful condition, which can cause blindness, kidney failure and even premature death. The medical profession is trying to make more people aware of the affects of being overweight on diabetes and to encourage lifestyle changes in those most at risk of developing it. Continue reading →

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Thoughts On The Causes Of Type 1 Diabetes

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Toby Dushieney

It may seem strange that such a chronic disease can be caught very easily – just by being in contact with someone with a common cold, but this is looking more and more likely. Researchers have identified a number of viruses that are thought to be responsible for 90% of cases of this disease; they are nearly all the same as those that cause the common cold. Continue reading →

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Have You Learned How Can You Best Monitor Your Blood Sugar Levels To Avoid Complications

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Michelle Marino

The long term effects of high blood sugar levels can be life threatening. Kidney failure, heart attacks and blindness can all occur due to damage to blood vessels from high sugar levels. If you have diabetes do you know how can you best monitor your blood sugar levels? Continue reading →

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