Treatments for type 1 diabetes have come a long way in recent years, and this has enabled individuals with the condition to live much longer, healthier lives than would have been possible in the past.
People with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes tend to die earlier than metabolically health individuals. However, experts say this doesn't need to be the case.
A type 1 diabetes diagnosis can be devastating for young people. Many individuals think mostly about what they will not be able to do as a result of their condition. However, sometimes diabetes can motivate individuals to make improvements in their lives.
Flu season has almost arrived, and health officials are urging individuals with either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes to get vaccinated against the virus in order to avoid potentially serious health complications.
Both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes can be difficult enough to deal with, even when an individual has a firm grasp of what their condition entails.
Few times of year are more fun for children than Halloween. However, the season can turn into a nightmare for parents of young people with type 1 diabetes. All the sugar-laden candy can wreak havoc on individuals' blood sugar management efforts.
Individuals who have type 1 diabetes may be able to utilize continuous glucose monitor tools to manage their blood sugar safely and accurately, according to a new set of guidelines.
Individuals with type 1 diabetes who spend more time in front of the TV or computer each day are likely to have poorer blood sugar control than those who have less screen time, according to a new study.
Between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, more than 26 million people in the U.S. can be considered diabetic. What is equally as concerning is the fact that there are 7 million individuals who have the condition but have yet to be diagnosed.
Please indicate which of the following treatments you take for Type 2 Diabetes
Metformin or Glucophage
62%
Amaryl, Glucotrol or Glucotrol XL
3%
Glyset or Precose
0%
Actos or Avandia
2%
Prandin or Starlix
0%
Januvia, tradjenta or Onglyza
7%
Byetta or Victoza
3%
Meal-time Insulin (novolog, apidra or Humalog)
8%
Long acting Insulin (levemir or lantus)
15%
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