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Diabetes and Infections

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin production or ineffective use of insulin by the body.

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Complications of Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from either insufficient insulin production

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Diabetes in children

What type of diabetes occurs in children? Children and teens with diabetes generally have type 1, previously known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.

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Diabetes insipidus

Overview Diabetes insipidus (die-uh-BEE-teze in-SIP-uh-dus) is an uncommon problem that causes the fluids in the body to become out of balance. That prompts the body

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Diabetic Retinopathy

Overview Diabetic retinopathy (die-uh-BET-ik ret-ih-NOP-uh-thee) is a diabetes complication that affects eyes. It’s caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at

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Diabetes diet

A diabetes diet simply means eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes. A diabetes diet is a healthy-eating plan that’s

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Diabetes in Philadelphia

Diabetes is a growing health crisis in the United States, and Philadelphia is no exception. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),

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Diabetes and Footcare

Diabetes can cause and nerve damage. Lost sensitivity in the feet can make it difficult to know when you’re hurt or injured and even the

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Diabetes & DKA (Ketoacidosis)

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is life-threatening—learn the warning signs to be prepared for any situation. DKA is no joke, it’s a serious condition that can lead

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Department of Health in PA

Diabetes (or diabetes mellitus) is a metabolism disorder in which blood glucose levels are above normal for an extended period of time because the body

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Diabetic FAQ’s

Self-management of diabetes can be a challenging process. Any concerns about controlling your blood sugar and managing complications from diabetes should be shared with your

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What is type 1 diabetes?

Learn more about type 1 diabetes from endocrinologist Yogish Kudva, M.B.B.S. I’m Dr. Yogish C. Kudva an endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic. Whether you’re looking for

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Gestational Diabetes

No one knows what causes gestational diabetes, but we know that you are not alone. It happens to millions of women. We do know that

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8 Diabetes Symptoms

The following symptoms of diabetes are typical. However, some people with diabetes have symptoms so mild that they go unnoticed.Common symptoms of diabetes: Early detection and

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What is Prediabetes?

Prediabetes means you have a higher than normal blood sugar level. It’s not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes yet. But without lifestyle

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Overview of Diabetes

What is diabetes? Diabetes happens when your body isn’t able to take up sugar (glucose) into its cells and use it for energy. This results

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Healthy Foods For Diabetes

The American Diabetes Association recommends a healthy meal plan for preventing/controlling diabetes. This plan is generally the same as healthy eating for anyone – low in saturated

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Diabetic FAQ’s

Self-management of diabetes can be a challenging process. Any concerns about controlling your blood sugar and managing complications from diabetes should be shared with your

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Diabetes Symptoms

Diabetes symptoms depend on how high your blood sugar is. Some people, especially if they have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, may not have symptoms.

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Diabetes Causes

Diabetes risk factors Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs because the body is unable to use blood sugar (glucose) properly. The exact cause of

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The Cost of Diabetes

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) released new research on March 22, 2018 estimating the total costs of diagnosed diabetes have risen to $327 billion in

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