by Julia Hanf Coping with diabetes typically involves a combination of physical treatments and psychological adjustments. Over time, diabetes can affect the kidney, eyes and other vital organs and systems. The kidneys may filter less efficiently. Eyesight may become less sharp. But all those physical...

by Julia Hanf Without proper treatment, diabetes can have negative short-term and long-term health effects. With care it is possible to nearly avoid most effects. Ups and downs in blood sugar can be unpleasant, resulting in nausea, muscle weakness, disorientation, dizziness, and other effects. Some...

by Julia Hanf Many people with type 2 diabetes have to take insulin to control blood glucose levels. There are various types and brands of insulin to meet different needs. Synthetic human insulins produced by recombinant technology are most commonly used today. Human insulins generally have a more rapid...

by Julia Hanf Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of Americans, children and adults alike. There are two major types of diabetes. Type I is a result of the body’s inability to produce insulin, a hormone that allows the body to convert sugars, starches and other food into energy. Type...

by Julia Hanf Diabetes is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Even more chilling, it is the first leading cause of death for children. The rising rates of obesity in this country have also led to rising rates of type II diabetes (also called adult onset diabetes). Today, one in 12...

by Julia Hanf Many people with type 2 diabetes have to take insulin to control blood glucose levels. There are various types and brands of insulin to meet different needs. Synthetic human insulins produced by recombinant technology are most commonly used today. Human insulins generally have a more rapid...

by Julia Hanf Diabetes and being overweight go hand in hand. Too much weight for an individual brings a slew of complications and predisposition for serious diseases including diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. It is not absolutely clear whether being overweight is a cause or result of being...