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New diabetes medications for individuals with type 2 diabetes may be on the horizon

06/15/2011
Many doctors recommend that in addition to healthy lifestyle changes, patients who have type 2 diabetes take diabetes medications to help control their blood sugar levels.

New drug may improve blood glucose control for individuals with type 1 diabetes on insulin

06/16/2011
The development of insulin injections was thought to be one of the greatest medical advancements for individuals with type 1 diabetes.

Lifestyle changes to delay or manage type 2 diabetes may include cutting down on TV time

06/16/2011
Due to the growing number of Americans who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, researchers are increasingly investigating the cause of this uptick and how people can avoid developing the condition.

Decision tool may take the guess work out of type 2 diabetes treatment planning

06/17/2011
Due to the growing number of Americans who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, drug manufacturers have ramped up research on different diabetes medications that can help control blood glucose levels as well as symptoms of some other metabolic disorders.

'Idol' practices diligent type 1 diabetes management after health scare

06/17/2011
Many individuals who have type 1 diabetes are diagnosed with the condition during childhood or adolescence, which is why the condition is often referred to as juvenile diabetes.

Heavy snacking may be a higher risk factor for pre-diabetes than high-fat diet

06/20/2011
While a high-fat diet has been shown to increase a person's risk of developing pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, the specific types of food that make up this type of eating regimen may play a larger role in these diseases than previously thought.

Power lifter, author offers advice on living with type 1 diabetes

06/20/2011
Exercise has been shown to provide a number of health benefits, especially for individuals who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Race car driver practices high-speed diabetes management for type 1 diabetes

06/21/2011
Keeping track of diabetes medications and blood glucose levels may seem like a full-time job for some people with type 1 diabetes.

Researchers investigate insulin nasal spray as a form of treatment for type 1 diabetes

06/21/2011
Type 1 diabetes is often referred to as juvenile diabetes because individuals are typically diagnosed with the chronic condition when they are children or adolescents. However, in rare cases, adults can develop type 1 diabetes even after they are considered to be senior citizens.

Kidney disease is a common problem among Americans with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes

06/22/2011
Many healthcare providers warn their patients who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes to practice diligent diabetes management since proper blood sugar control has been thought to reduce the risk of diabetic kidney disease.