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Smartphone application may benefit individuals with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes

04/29/2011
Want to receive convenient diabetes advice and light-hearted tips on how to feel better about having the disease? Well, there may be an app for that.

Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes treatments are costly for kids

04/29/2011
Receiving insulin is a necessity rather than an option for many people who have type 1 diabetes, since their bodies are unable to produce the hormone naturally. However, a recent study highlighted how the high costs of diabetes treatments disproportionately affect young diabetics.

People with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes are in good company

04/29/2011
While it is likely that individuals who suffer from type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes have friends or family members with the condition, many people do not realize that a number of well-known celebrities cope with the same daily struggles.

Why some diabetes treatments cause people to pack on pounds

05/02/2011
While it may seem counterintuitive that some diabetes treatments cause weight gain in individuals who attempt to lose weight in order to manage their type 2 diabetes, a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine offers insight into how people who use these drugs can avoid excess pounds.

How moms can ensure that they and their kids receive proper type 2 diabetes diagnosis

05/03/2011
Mother's Day is just around the corner and in light of this occasion, many healthcare agencies and providers are encouraging women to take measures to ensure that their families do not develop serious health problems due to undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.

Sleep interventions may improve diabetes management in people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes

05/03/2011
Many individuals who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes have trouble sleeping at night, and now researchers believe that insomnia may be associated with diabetes management problems.

Researchers probe ways to provide people who have type 1 diabetes with insulin-making cells

05/02/2011
Some individuals who developed type 1 diabetes early in life wonder what type of medical or scientific advancements are being made to help find more effective and convenient diabetes treatments.

Structured exercise programs may help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels

05/04/2011
While physical activity has been shown to improve overall health, a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicates that structured exercise training and education programs may be particularly beneficial for individuals who have type 2 diabetes.

FDA approves new blood sugar medication for individuals with type 2 diabetes

05/04/2011
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for improving blood sugar control among people with type 2 diabetes, according to a recent article published by Medical News Today.

How friends, family can promote healthy lifestyles among individuals with type 2 diabetes

05/05/2011
Although many loved ones mean well when they insist that their friends or family members who have type 2 diabetes improve their eating and exercise habits, these requests may sometimes be met with a negative response or refusal.