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Tom Terence's diabetes diagnosis was a surprise. Staying with his sister during a six-week visit to Australia for his 40th birthday he collapsed and was taken to hospital. "I'd been there for about a week and hadn't felt well but put it down to the heat," explained Tom, a retired council manager, now 57 who lives with wife Irene in Coventry, England. "But when I was Read more...

In addition to dealing with the day-to-day aspects of diabetes management that involve blood glucose, nutrition and lifestyle management, men in the United States with diabetes are also grappling with other physical, emotional and sexual health issues according to survey findings released today by the American Diabetes Association. According to the research, only 30% of men surveyed claimed Read more...

Women who reach for fruit drinks, even some juices, instead of sugary sodas in an effort to improve their health may be in for a rude surprise, researchers said. Too many of those beverages can also raise the risk of diabetes. Investigators led by Julie Palmer, an epidemiologist from Boston University, tracked 43,000 participants in the Black Women's Health Study for a decade to find out how Read more...

by Krisha McCoy, MSDefinition Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage associated with diabetes. It results in damage to a person’s feet, legs, eyes, and bodily functions. Diabetic neuropathy can lead to serious complications. See your doctor if you suspect you have this condition. Nerves of the Foot© 2008 Nucleus Medical Art, Inc.Causes Researchers believe that diabetic neuropathy is Read more...

(HHNC, Hyperosmolar Coma, Diabetic Nonketotic Coma, Hyperosmolar Nonketotic State) by Krisha McCoy, MSDefinition Hyperosmolar nonketotic coma occurs in people with diabetes. This condition is life-threatening, so it is important to seek medical attention immediately if you think you have any symptoms of an impending hyperosmolar nonketotic coma. Causes Hyperosmolar nonketotic coma is a Read more...

by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDWhat Is Carbohydrate Counting?Carbohydrate counting is a method of keeping track of the number of carbohydrates you eat at each meal. This is important if you need to manage your blood sugar levels, since your body turns carbohydrates into blood sugar, or glucose.Why Should I Use the Carbohydrate-Counting Method? Because carbohydrate counting focuses only on the Read more...

by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDThis is a guide to the 2,000-calorie diabetic diet. While many people find this type of diet plan useful, the American Diabetes Association recommends that you talk to a registered dietitian (RD) about obtaining an individualized meal plan. You can use several methods to reach your 2,000-calorie goal. Two common methods are the diabetic exchange system and carbohydrate Read more...

by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDThis is a guide to the 1,200-calorie diabetic diet. While many people find this type of diet plan useful, 1,200 calories is too little for most people and therefore can be dangerous. The American Diabetes Association recommends that you talk to a registered dietitian (RD) about obtaining an individualized meal plan. You can use several methods to reach your Read more...

by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDThis is a guide to the 1,500-calorie diabetic diet. While many people find this type of diet plan useful, the American Diabetes Association recommends that you talk to a registered dietitian (RD) about obtaining an individualized meal plan. You can use several methods to reach your 1,500-calorie goal. Two common methods are the diabetic exchange system and carbohydrate Read more...

by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDThis is a guide to the 1,800-calorie diabetic diet. While many people find this type of diet plan useful, the American Diabetes Association recommends that you talk to a registered dietitian (RD) about obtaining an individualized meal plan. You can use several methods to reach your 1,800-calorie goal. Two common methods are the diabetic exchange system and carbohydrate Read more...

by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDThe diabetes exchange system can help you select the right amount of different types of foods to eat each day. Eating a well-balanced diet will help your blood sugar stay within a healthy range.The Exchange CategoriesThe exchange system groups foods into one of six categories: starches, meat and meat substitutes, vegetables, fruits, milk, and fats. There are also some Read more...

Adapted from the National Diabetes Education Program by Amy Scholten, MPH Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading complication and cause of premature death among people with diabetes. Unfortunately, many people with diabetes do not understand the risk of cardiovascular disease or what they can do to help prevent it. Diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not make insulin, does not Read more...

by Laurie LaRusso, MS In 2001, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a device to measure glucose levels in adults with diabetes without drawing blood. The GlucoWatch Biographer provides frequent, automatic glucose readings by pulling fluid from the skin and measuring it. In 2002, the FDA approved the GlucoWatch G2 Biographer for use in children and adolescents over age seven. How Read more...

by Elizabeth Smoots, MD Just as pre-cancer may be detected and removed before turning into cancer , discovery of diabetes in its earliest stages can help prevent the development of full-blown diabetes. That, in a nutshell, is the idea behind the new term “pre-diabetes.” Blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes are now classified as Read more...

As told to Jennifer Hellwig, MS, RD Amy is a 30-year-old dietitian from California. She has been living with type 1 diabetes for 23 years. She combines diet, exercise, and medication to manage her disease. What was your first sign that something was wrong? What symptoms did you experience? When I was 7 years old, I was sitting in church with my parents one morning and began experiencing Read more...

Quality Improvements Continue for Devices and Clinics by Rebecca D. Williams As he has for the last seven years, Tony Robinson, 47, headsstraight from work on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons to anearby hemodialysis center in Orlando, Florida. A nurse gives him a checkup, then Robinson settles into one ofthe recliners circling the room. Propping his left arm up, Read more...

by Mary Calvagna, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Resource GuideThe treatment and management of gestational diabetes involves lifestyle modifications (such as eating a healthful diet and beginning an exercise program), frequent daily blood sugar testing; and possibly insulin.Gestational diabetes treatment Read more...

by Karen Schroeder Kassel, MS, RD, MEdMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Complications | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Type 2 Diabetes | Resource GuideThe goal of diabetes treatment is to maintain blood sugar levels within a healthy range. By doing so, you will feel better on a daily basis and will help prevent or delay the Read more...

by Karen Schroeder Kassel, MS, RD, MEdMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Complications | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Type 2 Diabetes | Resource GuideYou have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor or healthcare provider about your personal risk factors and/or experience with type 2 Read more...