This is essential for people with type 2 diabetes. If you need insulin, you can't get by without it. Follow your doctor's orders very carefully. If daily injections are hard for you, ask about an insulin pump. You can also ask about getting insulin v

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You've already done something good. With a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, you can take charge of your life and alter the course of this disease. Some 5.2 million of America's 17 million people with type 2 diabetes have this serious condition and don't

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There is no cure for type 2 diabetes, but medical treatment and lifestyle modification can significantly reduce the long-term complications and risks associated with type 2 diabetes. The main goal of treating type 2 diabetes is to get blood sugar,

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Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes -- making up more than 90% of people with diabetes. Formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, the condition usually develops in adulthood, but in recent years a growing number of cases have been repor

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In people with type 2 diabetes, the body slowly loses its ability to respond to insulin -- a process that can take years to fully develop. Initially, the body is able to maintain normal blood sugar levels by producing more insulin. But as this insuli

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If you have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, you're not alone. Type 1 diabetes is a very common problem, one that is often inherited. You're probably still trying to absorb what it means, and how type 1 diabetes will impact your life. Be assure

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Although type 1 diabetes can strike at any age, it almost always starts early in life -- during childhood, adolescence, or early adulthood. This is why type 1 diabetes used to be called juvenile diabetes. A person with this type of diabetes always ne

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Extreme thirst Unexplained weight loss Frequent urination Blurred vision Fatigue Frequent infections of the vagina, skin, or urinary tract. Type 1 diabetes symptoms usually develop quickly -- over a few days to weeks

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1. What are the best and most convenient ways for me to check my blood-sugar levels? 2. I hear there are several different ways for me to take insulin. Which options

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An infant of a diabetic mother is, by definition, an infant born to a mother who suffers from diabetes mellitus, but this term refers specifically to the infant born to a mother who had persistently elevated blood sugar (glucose) during pregnancy. A

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The goals of treatment are to maintain blood glucose levels within normal limits during the duration of the pregnancy, and ensure the well-being of the fetus. Close monitoring of the mother and the fetus should continue throughout the pregnancy. Sel

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Gestational diabetes is a carbohydrate intolerance of variable severity that starts or is first recognized during pregnancy. Alternative Names: Glucose intolerance during pregnancy Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Gestational diabetes is u

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Central diabetes insipidus is a rare condition -- marked by extreme thirst and excessive urine output -- caused by a deficiency of the hormone vasopressin that normally would limit the amount of urine made. See also diabetes insipidus - nephrogenic.

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For a 75-gram oral glucose tolerance test used to check for type 2 diabetes, normal (nondiabetic) blood values are: fasting: 60 to 110 mg/dL 1 hour: less than 200 mg/dL 2 hours: less than 140 mg/dL. Between 140-200 mg/dL is conside

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What the risks are: The risks of drawing blood from a vein include: Excessive bleeding Fainting or feeling lightheaded Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin) Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)

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Glucose is the sugar that the body uses for energy. Patients with untreated diabetes have high blood glucose levels. Glucose tolerance tests are one of the tools used to make the diagnosis of diabetes. The most common glucose tolerance test is the o

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At diagnosis, the immediate goals of treatment are to treat diabetic ketoacidosis (also called DKA) and high blood glucose levels. Because of the sudden onset and severity of symptoms in type 1 diabetes, treatment for newly diagnosed people may invol

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Type 1 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease that occurs when the pancreas produces too little insulin to regulate blood sugar levels appropriately. Alternative Names: Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; Juvenile onset diabetes; Diabetes - Type

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Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to blood vessels of the retina, the light-sensitive outer layer of the eye. It is classified as non-proliferative or proliferative. Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy is the early stage of the disea

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Reduce the amount of dietary fat. The current American Diabetes association guidelines advise that less than 7 - 10% of calories should come from saturated fat. These are the fats that raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol shou

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Specific diabetic dietary guidelines have been developed by the American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association to improve the management of diabetes. Key principles are to: Achieve weight control through reducing calories

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The first goals are to eliminate the symptoms and stabilize your blood glucose levels. The ongoing goals are to prevent long-term complications and prolong your life. The primary treatment for type 2 diabetes is exercise and diet. LEARN THESE SKILLS

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Type 2 diabetes is a life-long disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. It occurs when the body does not respond correctly to insulin, a hormone released by the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. S

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To prevent injury to the feet, people with diabetes should adopt a daily routine of checking and caring for the feet as follows: Check your feet every day, and report sores or changes and signs of infection. Wash your feet every day with

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Regular exercise is especially important for people with diabetes. It helps with blood sugar control, weight loss, and high blood pressure. People with diabetes who exercise are less likely to experience a heart attack or stroke than diabetics who do

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Some people with type 2 diabetes find they no longer need medication if they lose weight and increase activity, because when their ideal weight is reached, their own insulin and a careful diet can control their blood glucose levels. Oral hypoglycemi

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  Medications to treat diabetes include insulin and glucose-lowering pills, called oral hypoglycemic agents. The bodies of people with type 1 diabetes cannot make their own insulin, so daily insulin injections are required. The bodies of people

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There is no cure for diabetes. The immediate goals are to stabilize your blood sugar and eliminate the symptoms of high blood sugar. The long-term goals of treatment are to prolong life, relieve symptoms, and prevent long-term complications such as h

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Diabetes is a life-long disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. It can be caused by too little insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar), resistance to insulin, or both. Alternative Names: Diabetes mellitus

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You have a higher risk for diabetes if you have any of the following: Family history of diabetes Low activity level Poor diet Excess body weight (especially around the waist) Age greater than 45 years High blood p

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