Type 2: Early Therapy Helps Retain Beta Cell Function
Immediately starting intense therapy for newly diagnosed type 2s preserved their beta cell functioning for 3.5 years, according to a
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Adding Liraglutide to Insulin May Help Obese Type 1s
New York researchers have reported that obese patients with type 1 diabetes who do not respond well to insulin may
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Type 2: Diabetes Recurrence After Bariatric Surgery May Depend on Diabetes Duration
Bariatric surgery, which alters or blocks portions of the digestive system, has produced long-term remission of diabetes symptoms in many
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Entrances and Exits
The Year What a year I’ve had. From the spring of 2011 to the spring of 2012, my life changed
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Intensive Wellness Approach Helps Type 2s Lower Drug Doses and Costs
A Florida-based endocrinologist and his team have reported that an intensive 16-week wellness program aimed at type 2 patients yielded
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A Spiritual Approach to Diabetes Care
The following article documents a very personal way of approaching diabetes. Always check with a healthcare professional before changing your
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Short Video Shows and Tells Diabetes Basics
A short animated video narrated in a woman’s reassuring tone provides a basic look at diabetes. The presentation touches on
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Finding the Right Diabetes Doctor
I once had a doctor ask me what I’d do if someone offered me a drink or a cigarette. I
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Taiwanese Study Identifies Top Three Drugs for Type 2 Glycemic Control
Researchers in Taipei, Taiwan, report that they have identified the top three drugs for reducing A1C levels in type 2
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Insulin degludec
Novo Nordisk’s new variety of long-lasting insulin, insulin degludec, reduces low blood sugars while improving overall control, according to a
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