Diabetes

Diabetes

any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst

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Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy, resulting in high blood sugar levels that can pose dangers for mom and baby. The National Diabetes Clearinghouse offers suggestions about possible treatments for gestational diabetes.  
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There are minimal data assessing the relationship between diabetes and gallbladder, biliary and pancreatic cancer. Recent small studies have suggested an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer only in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). A research article published on November 14, 2009 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this question. The research team, lead by Dr.  
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Today 50 percent of our pets are overweight or obese, which certainly can predispose them to developing diabetes. Both dogs and cats develop the same two types of diabetes seen in humans. The greater majority of dogs develop Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus where the body simply does not produce any insulin.  
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Background: Recent studies have revealed the associations between insulin resistance (IR) and geriatric conditions such as frailty and cognitive impairment. However, little is known about the relation of IR to physical impairment and limitation in the aging process, eg. slow gait speed and poor muscle strength. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of IR in performance-based physical function, specifically gait speed and leg...  
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Deficits in cell-mediated immunity to varicella-zoster virus may account for the increased risk of herpes zoster in patients with diabetes mellitus, Japanese researchers report in the November 15th issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases.  
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Diabetes care specialist Arkray recently announced that it has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Glucocard Vital blood glucose monitoring system. The tester, which consists of a meter and test strip, is very accurate, requires a tiny drop of blood, takes as little as seven seconds and has a unique glucose oxydase (GO) strip chemistry that is reportedly not affected by interferences that cause testing...  
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Diabetic foot ulcers are the primary cause of hospital admissions for diabetics. Foot ulcers that heal improperly are at risk for infection, which can lead to amputation. According to the American Diabetes Association, one in four patients with diabetic foot ulcers will eventually require lower-limb amputation.  
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Diabetes is a growing health problem in the world today. Did you know that approximately 20.8 million children and adults are diagnosed with diabetes in the United States alone? These numbers are growing every day. The exact cause of diabetes is not clear, however, lack of exercise and obesity are huge factors in the development of diabetes. This article will give some general information about diabetes. Glucose is considered the body's fuel. We get glucose from the foods that we eat. It is not just sugar alone that is converted into glucose, but also starches and carbohydrates are chemically broken down into glucose. Without ... Read Full Story
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Let’s consider signs of diabetes , diabetic food and diabetes insipidus in line with Maternal Diabetes & diabetes statistics as one of the most important things for us all to consider is our health. One of the amazing things [relating to well being] about us in this wealthy time that we are living in is that of the amount of wellness related disease that exists and that we have to pay attention to gestational diabetes diet to be able to live lives of stability. There are of course different things that need to be know about this type of disease such as a diabetes ... Read Full Story
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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the beta cells of the pancreas i. e. islets of langerhans are not able to produce a sufficient amount of insulin to avert hyperglycemia. Type 1 diabetes i. e. IDDM (insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) is generally caused by auto-immune destruction of the pancreatic [...] Read Full Story
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A diabetic person cannot make normal use of sugar, and so sugar builds up in the blood. The kidneys discharge some of the excess sugar in the urine. In severe cases of diabetes, fats and proteins cannot also be used normally. The type 1 diabetes strikes some people so suddenly that the lack of insulin causes an emergency condition called diabetic ketoacidosis. There is excess urination, thirst, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and difficulty in breathing. If the patient is not treated promptly, he may go into diabetic coma with fatal results. In type 2 diabetes, the patient has normal or even above normal ... Read Full Story
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The type of food you eat is closely connected to the level of blood glucose in your body. If you make smart food choices, you will be able to manage your blood glucose level better. There is no such thing as a diabetic diet. A dietician can advise you on a diet plan that is right for you. A nutritionist or registered dietician can also teach you how to choose the best foods for meals and snacks. Typically a diet that is designed for a diabetic consists of 40% to 60% calories that come from carbohydrate food sources and 20% form protein with the ... Read Full Story
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A diabetes blood test can mean one of two things. This is the first test run by a healthcare provider to determine whether you have diabetes. After a diagnosis has been made, you as an individual, will continue to administer your own diabetes blood tests. Let's first discuss when a person should consider having a diabetes blood test to determine if they have the disease. Some common symptoms of diabetes are excessive thirst, occasional blurred vision, fatigue and constant hunger combined with weight-loss. If you notice these symptoms in yourself or someone you love, you need to consider seeing a healthcare provider. Monitor the ... Read Full Story
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