Diabetes Diagnosis

A1C, a blood test for diabetes, is used to diagnosis, monitor prediabetes, type 1 & type 2 diabetes by analyzing glucose tolerance of red blood cells over several months.

Dec 11, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Type 2 diabetes in children ages 9 to 17 has risen dramatically over the past two decades with obesity being the main cause. Parents are the key to stopping this cycle.

Sep 29, 2009 - Deanna Lynn Sletten

Fewer than half of individuals with diabetes know that they have this disease or seek testing by a physician. Early diagnosis & treatment is critical.

Aug 29, 2009 - Noreen Kassem

Type II diabetes can begin much earlier in life than once thought for those who are overweight or obese.

Apr 9, 2009 - Cheryl La Rocque

Types of diabetes, who is at risk for developing the disease, and how to manage diabetes once diagnosed.

Apr 8, 2009 - Tanya Martinenko

Does diabetes research and obesity statistics provide evidence for an increased risk of type 2 diabetes? A Medical Research study to determine what causes diabetes.

Mar 10, 2009 - Bernard P. Nelson

There are some real differences between the type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Mar 9, 2009 - Tina Samuels

How does diabetes research link obesity statistics, nutrition facts, and cancer research to type 2 diabetes? The Cancer Registry of Norway provides some answers.

Mar 4, 2009 - Bernard P. Nelson

What is an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and what will it tell the patient?

Feb 22, 2009 - Tina Samuels

Diabetes mellitus, whether it is type 1 or type 2, can have many consequences. What are the effects of and the treatments for elevated blood sugar?

Sep 28, 2008 - Anthony Lee

Many people who suffer from diabetes don't know they have it. Sudden hair loss can be one of the first noticeable symptoms of diabetes.

Jul 29, 2008 - Darlene Norris

Many type II diabetics experience insulin resistance, a diminished response to the secretion of insulin by the pancreas. A protein named Vaspin could combat this effect.

Jun 22, 2008 - Daniel Devine

Arm yourself with information about juvenile diabetes to better help your child deal with the disease.

Jun 3, 2008 - Denise Oliveri