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Blood Sugar; Diabetes Mellitus; Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus; Type II Diabetes |
For the disease characterized by excretion of large amounts of severely diluted urine, see diabetes insipidus. For diabetes mellitus in pets, see diabetes in cats and dogs. Diabetes mellitus is a medical disorder characterized by persistent variable hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels), resulting either from inadequate biosynthesis, secretion or action of the hormone insulin, an inadequate response by the body's cells to insulin, or a combination of these factors. The most common for ...
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- Am I at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
... Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. People with diabetes have problems converting food to energy. After a meal, food is broken down into a sugar called glucose, which... - Depression and Diabetes
... Symptoms of Depression Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activitie... - Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)
... The DCCT is a clinical study conducted from 1983 to 1993 by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The study showed that keeping blood glucose levels as close to... - Diabetes in African Americans
... Today, diabetes mellitus is one of the most serious health challenges facing the United States. The following statistics illustrate the magnitude of this disease among African Americans. 2.8 million A... - Diabetes in American Indians and Alaska Natives
... Diabetes mellitus is one of the most serious health challenges facing American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States today. The disease is very common in many tribes, and morbidity and morta... - Diabetes in Asian and Pacific Islander Americans
... Diabetes mellitus poses a rapidly growing health challenge to Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in the United States. In 1997, the Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) population was estimate... - Diabetes in Hispanic Americans
... Diabetes in Hispanic Americans is a serious health challenge because of the increased prevalence of diabetes in this population, the greater number of risk factors for diabetes in Hispanics, the great... - Diabetes Insipidus
... Diabetes insipidus (DI) is characterized by excretion of large amounts of dilute urine, which disrupts your body's water regulation. To make up for lost water, you may feel the need to drink large... - Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer's in Long-Term Study
... Diabetes mellitus was linked to a 65 percent increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD), appearing to affect some aspects of cognitive function differently than others in a new study su... - Diabetes Overview
... Almost everyone knows someone who has diabetes. An estimated 18.2 million people in the United States--6.3 percent of the population--have diabetes, a serious, lifelong condition. Of those, 13 million... - Diabetes Prevention Program
... The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) was a major clinical trial, or research study, aimed at discovering whether either diet and exercise or the oral diabetes drug metformin (Glucophage) could preven... - Diabetes Prevention Series
... Keep your diabetes under control Helps patients learn interactively about blood sugar management with a comprehensive chart to record blood sugar, meals, and medicines. Also includes checklists... - Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes
... Diabetic neuropathies are a family of nerve disorders caused by diabetes. People with diabetes can, over time, have damage to nerves throughout the body. Neuropathies lead to numbness and sometimes pa... - Diagnosis of Diabetes
... Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. People with diabetes have problems converting food to energy. After a meal, food is broken down into a sugar called glucose, which... - Erectile Dysfunction
... Erectile dysfunction, sometimes called "impotence," is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. The word "impotence" may also be used to describe other pro... - Financial Help for Diabetes Care
... Diabetes treatment is expensive. According to the American Diabetes Association, people who have this disease spend an average of $13,243 a year on health care expenses. Many people who have diabetes ... - Gastroparesis and Diabetes
... Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. It often occurs in people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Gastrop... - Hypoglycemia
... Hypoglycemia, also called low blood sugar, occurs when your blood glucose (blood sugar) level drops too low to provide enough energy for your body's activities. In adults or children older than 10... - Kidney Disease of Diabetes
... Each year in the United States, nearly 100,000 people are diagnosed with kidney failure, a serious condition in which the kidneys fail to rid the body of wastes. Kidney failure is the final stage of a... - Most People with Diabetes Do Not Meet Treatment Goals
... Study finds little improvement in last decade Less than 12 percent of people with diagnosed diabetes meet the recommended goals for blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol despite a great deal ... - Pancreatic Islet Transplantation
... The pancreas, an organ about the size of a hand, is located behind the lower part of the stomach. It makes insulin and enzymes that help the body digest and use food. Spread all over the pancreas are ... - Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Diabetes Under Control
... On this page: What are diabetes problems? Will I have diabetes problems? What should my blood glucose numbers be? How can I find out what my average blood glucose is? What should my blood pressure be?... - Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Eyes Healthy
... Too much glucose (sugar) in the blood for a long time can cause diabetes problems. This high blood glucose (also called blood sugar) can damage many parts of the body, such as the heart, blood vessels... - Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Feet and Skin Healthy
... On this page: What are diabetes problems? What should I do each day to stay healthy with diabetes? How can diabetes hurt my feet? What can I do to take care of my feet? How can I get my doctor to help... - Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Heart and Blood Vessels Healthy
... On this page: What are diabetes problems? What should I do each day to stay healthy with diabetes? What do my heart and blood vessels do? What can I do to prevent heart disease and stroke? How do my b... - Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
... On this page: What are diabetes problems? What should I do each day to stay healthy with diabetes? What do my kidneys do? How can I prevent diabetes kidney problems? How can my doctor protect my kidne... - Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Nervous System Healthy
... On this page: What are diabetes problems? What should I do each day to stay healthy with diabetes? What can I do to prevent diabetes from damaging my nervous system? What can I do to take care of my f... - Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
... On this page: What are diabetes problems? What should I do each day to stay healthy with diabetes? How can diabetes hurt my teeth and gums? How do I know if I have damage to my teeth and gums? How can... - Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes
... Troublesome bladder symptoms and changes in sexual function are common health problems as people age. Having diabetes can mean early onset and increased severity of these problems. Sexual and urologic... - Study Will Identify Best Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
... A clinical study comparing three treatments of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has begun in 12 medical centers and their affiliated sites around the country, HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson anno... - The Genetic Landscape of Diabetes: Introduction to Diabetes
... Diabetes mellitus is characterized by abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. When the amount of glucose in the blood increases, e.g., after a meal, it triggers the release of the horm... - What I need to know about Eating and Diabetes
... Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, what, when, and how much you eat all affect your blood glucose. Blood glucose is the main sugar found in the blood and the body's main source of energy.... - What I need to know about Gestational Diabetes
... On this page: What is gestational diabetes? What causes gestational diabetes? What is my risk of gestational diabetes? When will I be checked for gestational diabetes? How is gestational diabetes diag... - What I need to know about Physical Activity and Diabetes
... Diabetes means that your blood glucose (also called blood sugar) is too high. Your body uses glucose for energy. But having too much glucose in your blood can hurt you. When you take care of your diab... - Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2
... Introduction Your doctor says you have diabetes. This guide will help you learn how to take care of your diabetes and how to prevent some of the serious problems that diabetes can cause. We wrote this...
Resources
- 4 Steps to Control Your Diabetes for Life (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- 5 Things You Should Know Before Pumping (American Diabetes Association)
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