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Supreme Court Justice meets with children to discuss type 1 diabetes

06/22/2011
A child who has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes may feel as if they are the only ones who have the disease. However, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimates that 3 million people are living with the chronic condition in the U.S.

Amino acid shown to improve pre-diabetes in laboratory rodents

06/23/2011
Many health experts have cited high-fat American diets as one of the reasons why a growing number or people in the U.S. are diagnosed with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Snowboarder with type 1 diabetes shares his passion with others who have the illness

06/23/2011
Sean Busby was a sponsored professional snowboarder at the age of 16 and was gearing up for a shot at the Olympics when he began to feel unhealthy for the first time, according to a recent article published by ESPN.

How young people are coping with type 2 diabetes

06/24/2011
Some health experts have warned that poor eating habits and little exercise have contributed to a significant increase in type 2 diabetes diagnoses among young adults.

Researchers investigate nerve damage among individuals with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes

06/24/2011
Many physicians warn their patients who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes that poor diabetes management may result in painful nerve damage.

Study highlights the growing prevalence of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes worldwide

06/27/2011
Some individuals with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes are the only members of their family or group of friends who have the condition.

Diabetic diet advice may help newly diagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes achieve better control of blood sugar levels

06/27/2011
Some people are their own worst enemy when it comes to diabetes management. Individuals with type 2 diabetes can stray from their diabetic diet and think that their physician will be none the wiser by the time they are due for their regular HbA1c test.

New diabetes medications may improve kidney function in individuals with type 2 diabetes

06/28/2011
Kidney health is a major concern for many individuals who have type 2 diabetes, since the need for dialysis or an organ transplant is common among people who have the disease.

Individuals with type 1 diabetes are living longer, study shows

06/28/2011
Many people wonder how type 1 diabetes will affect their lives when they are first diagnosed with the disease. Since individuals typically develop the condition during childhood or adolescence, it may be scary or overwhelming for them at first.

Strawberry flavonoid may help reduce risk of diabetic complications in people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes

06/29/2011
Individuals who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes are often warned that poor diabetes management can lead to serious complications, including blindness, kidney failure or amputation.