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Finding the right medications for type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes may be difficult

07/25/2011
Some people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes think that they do not have to follow their doctor's recommendation on a diabetic diet and exercise regimen since they believe their diabetes medications alone can control their blood sugar levels.

Blood glucose meters may have more uses than helping people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes manage their health

07/26/2011
Many individuals who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes use blood glucose meters to check their blood sugar levels periodically throughout the day.

HbA1c tests may identify individuals with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes who are at risk for heart problems

07/27/2011
Many people who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes know that they have to take measures to promote good heart health since the metabolic disorder is known to increase one's risk of experiencing an adverse cardiovascular event.

Menopause may not increase risk for or exacerbate symptoms of type 2 diabetes

07/27/2011
While type 2 diabetes can occur during any stage of life, the odds that individuals will develop this condition increase as they age.

Authoritative parenting styles may promote optimal diabetes management in kids with type 1 diabetes

07/29/2011
Parents may be as overwhelmed as their children when their offspring are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Regulatory changes may make diabetes management easier for truckers with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes

07/29/2011
Individuals who require insulin in order to control their type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes may be told that there are certain activities in which they cannot engage.

Tips on living with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes

07/29/2011
A type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes diagnosis may change people's lives rather quickly. Having everything they need to know about diabetes management piled on them at once may be too overwhelming to remember.

A diabetic diet may limit negative impact of gestational diabetes on maternal and fetal health

08/02/2011
A growing body of evidence suggests that the types of food that women consume during pregnancy can have an impact on their baby's health.

Can obesity-related conditions like type 2 diabetes shrink your brain?

08/02/2011
Type 2 diabetes and dementia are two of the main health concerns for aging individuals, and some research has suggested that the presence of the former condition may contribute to the development of the latter.

Mobile diabetes management software may help people with type 2 diabetes lower their HbA1c scores

08/02/2011
A number of new smartphone applications claim to help individuals who have chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes manage their condition, but do these tools really work?