Type 1 diabetes is often the most common type of diabetes that occurs during childhood. It is a genetic disorder which causes the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin. Children do not often live the type of lifestyle that often causes type 2 diabetes therefore type 1 amounts to nearly all of the cases [...]

Some people are more susceptible to diabetes and therefore should be more aware of the early symptoms of diabetes. People with poor diets who do not get enough exercise may be at risk particularly if they are obese. It can even be hereditary so if other members of the family suffer from this condition it [...]

The most common form of diabetes is adult onset diabetes mellitus, which presents itself in adults and is called Type 2 diabetes. It is caused by reduced insulin production in the liver or a reduced sensitivity of the insulin to control the amount of glucose in the blood. It is found by an increase of [...]

A person usually requires the right amount of glucose to be present in the body if the body is to be able to function normally and it is a very important carbohydrate that aids in giving to the body enough energy to survive, and more. Glucose along with insulin are essential to making of glucose [...]

Diabetes is considered as being a chronic health condition in which the body is unable to produce insulin and properly break down the sugar, or glucose, in the blood. If there is not enough insulin in the body, as is the case with diabetes, then the glucose cannot be used as fuel for the cells, [...]

Researchers at the University of Florida have been able to reverse diabetes in mice. By using a simple injection of immature cells, or stem cells, right below the skin, the mice were able to regulate the amount of glucose in the bloodstream. Cells were harvested from the pancreas that were in early stages of development [...]

Juvenile diabetes, as the name suggests, is diabetes present in young adults and also children, which requires a special nutrition and a well balanced diet that is also healthy at the same time for effective control and management of the condition. The idea is of course to keep the blood sugar level within a normal [...]

One of the first potential symptoms of diabetes a person should be aware of is family history. When they grow into adulthood with none of the typical signs of the disease, they should consult with their doctor for regular testing if one or moth of their parents had diabetes. Genetics plays a big role in [...]

A lot people all over the world have to put up with diabetes for the rest of their lives. Diabetes is a kind of disease that usually lingers in your system and will not go away easily with treatment. Keeping a tight diabetes control is therefore very important to help you live a symptom free [...]

When a person is diagnosed with diabetes diet is an essential part of their treatment plan and following a healthy nutrition plan can help prevent some of the complications often associated with diabetes. There are many myths surrounding some items that are eliminated from a diabetes diet, but the bottom line is moderation and healthy [...]