After considering whether double diabetes is a useful concept, we discuss potential mechanisms of increased insulin resistance in type 1 diabetes before examining the extent to which double diabetes might increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We then go on to consider the proposal that...
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), formerly known as insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycaemia secondary to inadequate production of insulin by the pancreas. This occurs as a result of autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing β cells in the islets of Lang...
What are the different types of insulin?Several types of insulin are used to lower blood sugar levels. The type tells you how fast the insulin starts to work or how long it lasts in your body. Your diabetes care team provider will help you find the insulin that is right for you:...
Care guide for Type 1 Diabetes in Children. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
The most prevalentsymptom of diabetes(Type I and II) is elevated blood sugar levels. InType I(insulin dependent / early onset) diabetes, this is caused by the body not producing enough insulin to properly regulate blood sugar. InType II(non insulin dependent/adult onset) diabetes, it is cause...
Diabetes is classified into two major types which are: Type 1 and Type 2. In Type 1 diabetes, the body doesn’t make enough insulin; this causes the body’s blood sugar level to rise. Hence the name insulin dependent diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes ...
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body has auto-antibodies that destroy the insulin-producing pancreatic cells. As these cells decrease, the body’s ability to create insulin decreases. The little to no insulin causes glucose to build up in your blood. ...
Every November, National Diabetes Awareness Month is recognized by organizations, charities and individuals in order to increase visibility of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, [...] DIABETES, Insulin Resistance, PREDIABETES ...
Hi, How much insulin a person needs to take is dependent on that person. No standard regular dose of insulin has been established. If you need to determine an appropriate dose for you, you may need to start some carb counting and measure blood sugar levels before and after your meals. Th...
If you have type 1 diabetes, absolutely. If you have type 2 diabetes, the cornerstone of therapy for a person that has type 2 diabetes is really diet and exercise. Even if you're put on insulin, there's certainly the possibility of controlling your sugars with lifestyle changes and diet...