Diabetes Health Articles

Diabetes And The Flu Shot

With the flu season already in full swing and the incidence of the H1N1 virus (swine flu) rising, those with underlying medical conditions need to be especially vigilant. The following is

Tips for Teens - Dealing with the Ups and Downs of Diabetes

Does your teenager have a difficult time dealing with Diabetes? If so, share today's Daily Living article with your teen. These tips from the National Diabetes Education Program can help

Diabetes and Smoking: A Deadly Combination

Smoking is bad news. It is the leading cause of avoidable death in the United States, accounting for nearly half a million deaths each year. Smoking increases the chance of developing Type 2

Weight Loss Surgery Offers Long-Term Help for Type 2 Diabetes

Two types of weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, may help reverse Type 2 Diabetes in morbidly obese diabetics. One study showed that gastric bypass surgery and gastric banding surgery

Background Insulin

Because your body uses glucose as energy throughout the day, you need a long-acting insulin in the bloodstream to help your body release glucose into your cells and produce energy.

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Diabetes and Kidney Disease

People with Diabetes can develop any number of complications, including kidney disease (nephropathy). Kidney disease can occur in those with either Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes and can progress to

The Effects of Menopause on Diabetes

Menopause is a rite of passage for women, but not always a pleasant one. And it can be even more troublesome for women with Diabetes. Menopause signals changes in a woman's body beyond your

New Drug on the Market for Type 2 Diabetes

There's a new kid on the block in the Diabetes neighborhood. This past July, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Onglyza, an oral medication taken once a day to treat Type 2