Gestational diabetes occurs during the time of pregnancy. Changing hormones and weight gain makes it hard for the body to keep up with the need of insulin. In the past, it has been viewed as a disease that wasn’t damaging and usually disappeared after the birth of the baby. However, now it is considered a warning sign for both the mother and the baby of metabolic changes that may affect them fo..... More on Diabetes Treatment Study Journal

New kinds of insulin are being developed, and the syringe, needle, and vials of insulin no longer need to be carried with you if you need multiple injections. The syringe remains the most common method for delivering insulin, but advances are being made to simplify the method of delivery. Researchers developed a pill but found that enzymes from the stomach broke it down before it delivered the i..... More on Diabetes Treatment Study Journal

When you are diagnosed with diabetes, you will always have the possibility of complications hanging over your head. The question is, what are the acute complications. What should you look for? Which part of your body will be most affected? We will try to clarify what the most severe complications are, and what you should watch for. Complications usually are blood vessel diseases. These com..... More on Diabetes Treatment Study Journal

Most people think of diabetes complications that deal with cardiovascular problems, nerve damage, kidney problems, and blindness. Did you know that diabetes could also affect your bones? Scientists are not sure why patients with Type 1 diabetes have a lower bone mineral density than people without diabetes. That means that those who suffer from diabetes are at a higher risk of damage to bones s..... More on Diabetes Treatment Study Journal

Teens, no matter how much you know, or how smart you are, you will sometimes slip. You may lie about it, or just plain ignore warning signs but the right thing to do is to admit it and ask for help. Don’t let feelings of fear and feeling overwhelmed control your life. There is help for you, ask you health care provider, talk to your parents, or speak with a counselor at school. Don’t be afraid..... More on Diabetes Treatment Study Journal

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported in a new study that self–reported diabetes has soared in the past six years. They also state that obesity is the main cause for this dramatic increase. Those groups more at risk are the older populations, poorly educated, and minorities. Minorities are predisposed than white Caucasians to develop diabetes. This first study was do..... More on Diabetes Treatment Study Journal

Diabetics of the world are encouraged by the new research and trials looking into the disease. Critical clinical trials about curing the disease are continuing each day. Other advances have been discovered in various kinds of insulin, improving insulin pumps, and finding more convenient and compact ways to deliver insulin. One of the most recent approvals from the United States Food and Drug Ad..... More on Diabetes Treatment Study Journal

Nerves are important for sending messages to the brain about touch, temperature, and especially pain. Nerves tell your muscles to move. They let your body know when it needs to digest food or urinate. Nerve damage for diabetics usually occurs after the patient has had the disease for several years. Most diabetics have some nerve damage. This damage is called Diabetic Neuropathy. There are tw..... More on Diabetes Treatment Study Journal

Diabetes is a disease marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production in the pancreas. Diabetes can lead to serious complications and premature death. People with diabetes can take steps to control the disease and lower the risk of complications. Over 20 million Americans have diabetes or 7% of the population. Almost 30% don’t even know they have it. Diabete..... More on Diabetes Treatment Study Journal

Diabetes is a disease with abnormally high levels of glucose in the bloodstream. The pancreas produces insulin and insulin is used to lower blood glucose levels. If the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, your body will develop diabetes. Not enough insulin in the body causes diabetes. Some of the symptoms of diabetes are: increased urge to urinate, extreme hunger and thirst, and fatigue..... More on Diabetes Treatment Study Journal

If your teenager has just been diagnosed with diabetes, it takes the medical team, family members, and even professional counselors to help them cope. At this important stage of their life, they are already struggling with independence, breaking away from parents, hormonal changes, and emerging sexuality. A diagnosis of diabetes can tear away the fragile self–esteem a teen may have. It can make..... More on Diabetes Treatment Study Journal

There are many medications available to help control Type 2 diabetes. Insulin is used to control some Type 2 and all of Type 1 cases. Researches are making strides in more effective ways of delivering insulin. The public is being educated about the many complications that go with the disease. The complications are severe and chronic. Type 1 diabetes is treated with insulin, exercise, and a sp..... More on Diabetes Treatment Study Journal