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Thursday, November 22nd, 2007Can Diabetes Be Prevented? The ideal treatment would be to prevent diabetes occurring at all. We do not understand what are the triggers that cause damage to the small beta cells that produce insulin in the pancreas. The genes that predispose patients to this damage are being identified, but precisely what they control, and how [...]
Causes of Diabetes
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007If you are overweight, losing weight can reduce the risk of developing diabetes. No one actually knows why some people develop diabetes and others do not, but there are likely to be several factors involved. The causes of Type I diabetes are thought to be different from those of type 2. In fact, some researchers [...]
Symptoms of Diabetes
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007People with type I and II diabetes experience some of the same symptoms. However, there is a difference in their severity. Symptoms of Type I Diabetes: Insulin-Dependent Diabetes constant, severe thirst frequent urination sudden and dramatic weight loss severe tiredness blurred vision Occasionally, the patient will experience dehydration, urinary infection, cystitis, vomiting, keto-acidotic coma and [...]
Diagnosis of Diabetes
Monday, November 19th, 2007People find out they have diabetes in many different ways. It is not uncommon for people who have had undiagnosed non-insulin-dependent diabetes for years to find out when an ophthalmologist notices changes in their retina during a routine sight test. If diabetes is suspected, the GP may take blood and/or urine samples in the surgery. [...]
High Blood Glucose
Sunday, November 18th, 2007Why Is High Blood Glucose Bad For You? Too much glucose in your bloodstream can be toxic to a number of your body’s systems and organs. Prolonged high blood glucose levels can damage your blood vessels, your eyes, your nerves, and your kidneys. Although you may feel good after you have eaten a wonderful meal(the [...]
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