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Dual imaging may help individuals with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes avoid amputation

06/09/2011
Having a limb amputated is a fear of many individuals with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. People who have these conditions often require this type of procedure if they develop foot infections that are difficult or impossible to heal.

Low-glycemic index desserts may aid in fighting type 2 diabetes

06/10/2011
Type 2 diabetes has become a growing concern for Americans. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), more than 28 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes, and type 2 diabetes accounts for as much as 90 percent of these cases.

Heart health is a concern for individuals with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes

06/10/2011
In addition to diabetes management, individuals who have either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes must also closely monitor their heart health.

Tips on dining out for individuals with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes

06/14/2011
Many individuals who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes spend much of their day carefully planning meals that fit into their diabetic diet plan.

Insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes may promote obesity

06/14/2011
Many physicians tell their patients who have type 2 diabetes to be careful of what they eat. This is because some studies have shown that weight loss may help reduce the symptoms of or even reverse type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes may be a higher risk factor for stroke, cardiac event recurrence than metabolic syndrome

06/15/2011
Heart health is a major concern for many Americans, especially those who have been told that their odds of experiencing a heart attack or stroke are high because they have risk factors like metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes or a family history of cardiovascular disease.

New diabetes medications for individuals with type 2 diabetes may be on the horizon

06/15/2011
Many doctors recommend that in addition to healthy lifestyle changes, patients who have type 2 diabetes take diabetes medications to help control their blood sugar levels.

Lifestyle changes to delay or manage type 2 diabetes may include cutting down on TV time

06/16/2011
Due to the growing number of Americans who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, researchers are increasingly investigating the cause of this uptick and how people can avoid developing the condition.

Decision tool may take the guess work out of type 2 diabetes treatment planning

06/17/2011
Due to the growing number of Americans who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, drug manufacturers have ramped up research on different diabetes medications that can help control blood glucose levels as well as symptoms of some other metabolic disorders.

Heavy snacking may be a higher risk factor for pre-diabetes than high-fat diet

06/20/2011
While a high-fat diet has been shown to increase a person's risk of developing pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, the specific types of food that make up this type of eating regimen may play a larger role in these diseases than previously thought.