Diabetes

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Your Diabetes Log

How can a patient manage diabetes effectively? Learn how keeping a diabetes log will help both the patient and the medical team control the disease.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11071 pts) on Sep 23, 2009 to
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Blood Pressure and Diabetes

Keeping the blood pressure in control is an important factor to successfully managing and treating diabetes. Learn how high blood pressure can lead to diabetic complications and how high blood pressure can be controlled.

Published by Jonathon Weber (4444 pts) on Sep 23, 2009 to
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Alternative Treatment for Diabetes: Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia)

Diabetes mellitus is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 73,000 US residents annually. Nature has something to offer in treating diabetes, and this is the bitter gourd Momordica charantia.

Published by J.Sace (4187 pts) on Sep 23, 2009 to
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Treatment for Type I Diabetes

Treatment for type 1 diabetes involves a lifelong commitment, and it can sometimes seem overwhelming. The key is to take things one day at a time and remember that you’re not going through it alone. Read on for a discussion of the various types of treatment for type I diabetes.

Published by dianahardin (1241 pts) on Apr 7, 2009 to
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Genetics and Type 2 Diabetes - Part 2

Genetics can play a role in developing diabetes. For Type 2 diabetes, a clear genetic link has been established. Learn about the link between genetics and diabetes by reading on.

Published by Jonathon Weber (4444 pts) on Mar 31, 2009 to
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Genetics and Type 2 Diabetes - Part I

Genetics can play a role in developing diabetes. For Type 2 diabetes, a clear genetic link has been established. Learn about the link between genetics and diabetes by reading on.

Published by Jonathon Weber (4444 pts) on Mar 31, 2009 to
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Detecting Depression in Diabetes

Being able to detect the symptoms of depression after being diagnosed with diabetes can help improve your medical treatment and improve your quality of life. This article touches on how to detect the onset of depression in a person with diabetes.

Published by Jonathon Weber (4444 pts) on Mar 31, 2009 to
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How Depression Impacts Diabetes

The development of depression, after being diagnosed with diabetes, can impact a patient's medical treatment and lead to more complications with the progression of diabetes. Learn how depression can impact diabetes by reading on.

Published by Jonathon Weber (4444 pts) on Mar 31, 2009 to
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Delaying the Progression of Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes results from the body not making insulin, a hormone which helps convert sugars into glucose for energy. When glucose builds up in the blood, a person can experience serious health complications. New therapies are targeting the incretin system to help delay Type 2 diabetes.

Published by Jonathon Weber (4444 pts) on Mar 31, 2009 to
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Diabetes Management Challenges for Seniors

Diabetes management for seniors poses unique physical, emotional, and financial challenges. Some of these issues are a lack of adequate health insurance, the lack of social support, poor nutrition, and lack of transportation to medical appointments.

Published by Cherrineb (2880 pts) on Mar 31, 2009 to
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