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Dietary changes may restore kidney function in people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes

04/27/2011
A specialized low-carbohydrate eating regimen called the ketogenic diet may help reverse kidney damage in people who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study published in the journal PLoS ONE.

Dogs may alert people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes to changes in blood sugar

04/27/2011
Man's best friend has been trained to guide blind individuals and sense safety threats, such as drugs or bombs, and now, some dogs are helping people who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.

Individuals with type 2 diabetes should choose their fat wisely, research suggests

04/28/2011
Many people understand the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes, including old age, obesity, high cholesterol and a family history of the condition. Some individuals who know they have a high risk of becoming diabetic consciously avoid eating high-fat diets.

Treating depression may help people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes manage their health

04/28/2011
Spending multiple hours planning meals, exercising and monitoring blood sugar levels for diabetes management may eventually take its toll on individuals who suffer from type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

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.