Archive for August, 2008
A Timeline Of The History Of Diabetes
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008The history of diabetes is fascinating, as diabetes is an ancient disease with a compelling story. With more and more Americans being diagnosed with diabetes every year, and no end to this trend in sight, it is important to learn as much as possible about this disease. To understand the history of diabetes, a brief understanding of the disease is helpful.
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus, commonly called diabetes, is a disorder where the patient has unusually high blood sugar levels and an erratic metabolism. The high blood sugar levels are caused either by low levels of the hormone insulin or by resistance to insulin’s effects, plus insufficient levels of secreted insulin. Diabetes symptoms include excessive urination, excessive thirst, increased fluid intake, and blurred vision.
Facing up to the diabetes challenge – BBC News
Friday, August 22nd, 2008 BBC News |
Facing up to the diabetes challenge
BBC News, UK - May 30, 2008 Last week saw the opening of Europe's first dedicated Institute of Diabetes for Older People at the University of Bedfordshire. Professor Alan Sinclair … |
Source:Facing up to the diabetes challenge – BBC News
Byetta May Cause More Severe Forms of Pancreatitis
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Within the past year, there have been reports of 6 cases of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis in people using Byetta, according to an announcement by the FDA. Byetta is…
Source:Byetta May Cause More Severe Forms of Pancreatitis
Study Says Vaccine Reverses Diabetes in Mice – MedIndia
Thursday, August 21st, 2008|
Study Says Vaccine Reverses Diabetes in Mice
MedIndia, India - 35 minutes ago The results of these studies were reported by diabetes researchers at the John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC … |
Source:Study Says Vaccine Reverses Diabetes in Mice – MedIndia
Adults Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Speak Out
Thursday, August 21st, 2008Have you been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as an adult? There aren’t many resources for adults with type 1. Most of the literature, and most of the support, is…
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Type 2 Diabetes And Prostate Cancer? Author Suellyn Davis Releases … – The Open Press (press release)
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008|
Type 2 Diabetes And Prostate Cancer? Author Suellyn Davis Releases …
The Open Press (press release) - 3 hours ago “With the recent rise in the number of cases of Diabetes/Hypoglycemia,†Dr. Davis stated, “it is imperative that those who suspect or are diagnosed with … |
