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Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes - Differences Explained


22nd August 2006
Diabetes is a very serious and widespread disease that affects most of the systems in the body. It is currently the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. It is responsible for a staggering 210,000 deaths annually and steadily rising. What e… more »
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One step closer to diabetes cure


16th August 2006
Type one diabetes develops when your pancreas stops making insulin, what the body needs to break down sugar. Nobody knows why this happens, and there's no cure for it. Patients rely on taking insulin, but now, doctors say a drug could make that a thing… more »
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Children with type 1 diabetes: physical activity linked to improved glucose control


15th August 2006
A study, published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, found that children with type 1 diabetes who exercise regularly may have improved blood glucose levels compared with those who do not, and regular physical activity does not appe… more »

Race for Diabetes Cure gets one step closer


12th August 2006
Type 1 diabetes develops when your pancreas stops making insulin, which is what the body needs to break down sugar. Nobody knows why this happens and there is no cure for it. Patients rely on taking insulin, but now, doctors say a drug could make that a… more »
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Concern as Childhood Diabetes soars (UK)


04th August 2006
The UK has one of the fastest growing rates of childhood Type 1 diabetes in the world, according to research published today. A study of 57 countries found that the annual increase for the UK was 4% compared to 2.8% worldwide and 3.2% across Europe. The… more »
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