Type 2 Diabetes

June 10, 2009

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November 4, 2008

  • Diabetes - The Epidemic

    It was recently reported that the diabetes rate is up 90% this decade from the previous decade in the U.S.  The cases of those newly diagnosed with diabetes rose to over 9 people in 1,000, which is up from just over 4 people in the previous few years.   It is not only affecting adults, but also children. 
    Type 2 diabetes is the form that is on the increase at such a rapid rate, although Type 1, or juvenile diabetes, is also on the rise.  Type 2 is most commonly associated with obesity and poor dietary and exercise habits. 
    The increase seems to be coming mostly in the Southern United States, with West Virginia seeing the largest percentage of increase.  The American Diabetes Association reports that 23.6 million U.S. (…)

October 28, 2008

September 17, 2008

  • Signs of Diabetes

    There has yet to be a specific cause or any one factor determined for what causes diabetes, but there have been strong hereditary connections made and people with a close family member with type 2 diabetes have up to a 15 % increase in getting the disease. (…)

September 16, 2008

  • The Art of Insulin Injections

    by Julia Hanf
    The word injection sends chills running up and down one’s spine as visions of long sharp needles fill the eye. (…)

September 15, 2008

  • Diabetes Risks

    Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes (as it will be in this article) was first identified as a disease associated with "sweet urine," and excessive muscle loss in the ancient world. (…)

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