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Parents need to watch for type 1 diabetes symptoms in their children

08/09/2011
Type 1 diabetes can be an extremely dangerous condition for children, particularly if it is left untreated for any period of time. But how can parents know if their child has the disease?

Rising diabetes costs put strain on families' budgets

08/11/2011
Anyone who lives with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes knows that these can be intensive conditions to care for. They require frequent blood sugar testing, insulin injections and medications. Without all this, a person's blood sugar could spike to dangerous levels.

Racecar driver shows type 1 diabetes doesn't have to slow you down

08/15/2011
IndyCar driver Charlie Kimball has been racing cars since the age of 9. So when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a couple years ago, he decided it wouldn't slow him down, even though it requires strict attention to test results and treatment schedules.

Going back to school can be difficult for children with type 1 diabetes and their parents

08/17/2011
In a couple of weeks, millions of children across the country will be heading back to school. For those who have type 1 diabetes, this could pose problems for their health.

Flying may disrupt insulin pump function, study suggests

08/22/2011
Air travel is tough on everyone, but this may be particularly true of individuals with type 1 diabetes. New research suggests that changes in atmospheric pressure while on the plane may upset insulin pumps.

Many diabetics fail to meet testing guidelines

08/23/2011
Most people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes know that regular testing is a critical part of their ability to control their condition. It is important for them to monitor blood sugar levels to ensure that they do not rise to dangerous levels.

Use of insulin pumps grows among type 1 diabetics

08/25/2011
Insulin pumps can make it much easier for individuals with type 1 diabetes to manage their condition, as the technology allows for the delivery of a regular supply of insulin straight into the blood stream when it is needed.

Dining out may present challenges for diabetics

08/25/2011
Dining out can be a difficult experience for a person with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. The menus at many restaurants include few nutritious options. Most items are high in fat or carbs, which can wreak havoc on a diabetic's diet.

Vaccines not linked to health complications like type 1 diabetes, study finds

08/26/2011
In recent years, some evidence suggested that childhood vaccines increase a young person's risk of developing diseases like type 1 diabetes and autism. This touched off a wave of concern from parents, some of whom chose to stop getting their children inoculated against certain diseases.

Bret Michaels rocks out for type 1 diabetes

08/29/2011
The rock and roll lifestyle is not exactly synonymous with healthy choices. However, in the case of musician and reality TV star Bret Michaels, it has to be.