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Learning About and Living with Diabetes

Diabetes is diagnosed in Americans with increasing frequency. It is a condition requiring careful management and awareness by both the patient and his family.  Fortunately,  the Internet has made this task easier. Whether you're researching adult or juvenile diabetes, or if you seek help for yourself or for a loved one, the Web offers many resources for understanding diabetes and its treatments. Click here to read this guide in Spanish.

What Is Diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is commonly called juvenile diabetes, and type two is called adult onset ... read more »

Risk Factors for Diabetes

Researchers haven't pinpointed the cause of type 1 diabetes, and so are unsure what risk factors ... read more »

Diagnosing Diabetes

When you're pregnant, most doctors check for gestational diabetes as a part of routine care. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, however, aren't tested for unless doctors have a reason to believe the baby is at risk. As a mature diabetic, it's essential to test your blood regularly to monitor your diabetes. These two types of diagnostic testing are explained more fully in this section of the guide.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • Web quizzes and lists of symptoms are a good way to start talking to your doctor about diabetes concerns. Nothing online can substitute a consultation with your doctor.
  • If your doctor diagnoses you with diabetes, ask if she has a particular diabetes Web site that she recommends to her patients.

Dulcinea's Picks

For diagnosis ...
The University of Maryland Medical Center has a page called "Diabetes - type 1" that has a thorough explanation of the tests done to diagnose this type of diabetes.
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WebMD has a diabetes testing page which reviews the blood tests that you may have if your doctor suspects that you have diabetes.
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Video Reference

This video highlights the major symptoms and warning signs of diabetes.
For monitoring diabetes ...
The American Academy of Family Physicians provides this page on why people with diabetes should test their blood, how, and how often. You are also given an example of a chart you can use to keep track of your test results.
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The FDA has a page on glucose monitoring devices, what they are, what different types do, and how to use them. It reviews factors that can affect the results, making sure your unit is working correctly, and new technology.
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Treating Diabetes

Diabetes, depending on its severity, can be managed through diet and exercise, medication, ... read more »

Diabetes Complications

Because diabetes affects the sugar in your blood, and your blood constantly travels to ... read more »

Diabetes Support

People with chronic illnesses can have difficulty finding doctors and support, particularly when ... read more »

Type 1 Diabetes and Children

Kids and teens can be stubborn when it comes to taking the advice of parents. Directing your kids ... read more »

Eating Well with Diabetes

You don't need to put aside good food and good times if you have diabetes, even though there are ... read more »

Diabetes Research

Research findings are often reported in mainstream media but they can be sensationalized. If you ... read more »

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