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New medication could enable type 2 diabetics to take fewer pills each day

10/11/2011
Given the fact that heart complications are so common among individuals with type 2 diabetes, it is essential for diabetics to take steps to improve their cardiovascular condition. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among those with the metabolic condition.

New guidelines offer recommendations for using continuous glucose monitoring in type 1 diabetics

10/12/2011
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.

Groups urge Senate to continue investment in type 2 diabetes prevention

10/12/2011
The American Diabetes Association is calling on the federal government to continue its investment in disease education efforts aimed at prevention, as this may play an important role in stopping the type 2 diabetes epidemic from continuing to spiral out of control.

Children with type 1 diabetes can still enjoy Halloween

10/12/2011
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.

Many clinical practice guidelines for treating type 2 diabetes have industry influence, study finds

10/13/2011
Many individuals who have type 2 diabetes, and their doctors, base their treatment decisions off of clinical practice guidelines developed by both public and private organizations, like the American Diabetes Association or the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

Depression can lead to poorer glucose management in type 2 diabetics

10/13/2011
Type 2 diabetes can take a significant toll on a person's overall quality of life, not just their health. It is well known that the condition increases the risk of developing health complications like heart disease and nerve damage

New tool helps type 2 diabetics figure out what to eat

10/14/2011
Figuring out what to eat each day can be one of the main challenges associated with living with type 2 diabetes. Some foods can raise blood sugar to dangerous levels, while others may contribute to weight gain, another risk factor for health complications.

Type 2 diabetes medication may reduce cancer risk

10/14/2011
Numerous studies have shown that individuals with type 2 diabetes are significantly more likely to develop certain forms of cancer. In particular, colon cancer is common among those with the metabolic condition.

New law seeks to make type 1 diabetes management easier in Illinois schools

10/17/2011
Children with type 1 diabetes often have a difficult time managing their condition while they are at school.

Common myths prevent diabetics from taking appropriate care of themselves

10/17/2011
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.