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Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for daily life. It is estimated that diabetes affects more than 150 million people worldwide and is estimated to reach a staggering 300 million by the year 2025.

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The Chetek Alert - March 4, 2009, 21:24 GMT
A free 'Diabetes Self-Care: Coaching Series' is in Rice Lake.
Medical News Today - March 4, 2009, 16:18 GMT
Asian and Pacific Islander children living in the U.S. have higher rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes than children living in Asian countries, according to a 10-year study of the disease in children, the Honolulu Advertiser reports. The SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth multicenter study is the largest ever surveillance of youth with diabetes, according to the Advertiser.
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - March 4, 2009, 15:59 GMT
NEW YORK----Recognizing the urgent need to combat America's fastest growing health concern: high blood sugar and type 2 diabetes, Prevention teamed up with leading diabetes experts to find a solution, one centered around food.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - March 4, 2009, 15:16 GMT
Diamyd Medical announces today that the Swedish Medical Products Agency has approved a study with the Diamyd(R) diabetes vaccine in children with high risk to develop type 1 diabetes.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - March 4, 2009, 14:00 GMT
in-one nutrition and DVD exercise program to help people with type 2 diabetes, reduce diabetes complications and help prevent the disease
GlobeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance - March 4, 2009, 09:19 GMT
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, March 4, 2009 -- Diamyd Medical announces today that the Swedish Medical Products Agency has approved a study with the Diamyd diabetes vaccine in children with high risk to develop type 1 diabetes.
News-Medical-Net - March 4, 2009, 07:08 GMT
As the incidence of obesity-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus continues to increase worldwide, medical research indicates that surgery to reduce obesity can completely eliminate all manifestations of diabetes.
KTUU Anchorage - March 4, 2009, 07:02 GMT
Kasilof's Bruce Linton refuses to let type 1 diabetes curtail his lifestyle. He's completed 12 marathons and three Ironman triathlons, and is the next subject in Channel 2 News' preview of The Last Great Race .
Newswise - March 4, 2009, 05:50 GMT
Teens with type 1 diabetes are responsible for taking insulin, monitoring blood sugar levels and keeping doctor visits, too. Now, a new study suggests that feelings such as anger or sadness could interfere with teens' diabetes management.
Canowindra News - March 3, 2009, 22:47 GMT
Canowindra Pharmacy is doing their bit to help people manage their type 2 diabetes. It is estimated more than 1.5 million Australians have diabetes and a further 275 people are diagnosed every day.
AlertNet - March 3, 2009, 22:46 GMT
Source: IRIN Even though diabetes is as lethal as HIV/AIDS and cases in Africa have nearly doubled to more than seven million within the past 15 years, according to the International Diabetes Federation, the illness receives scant attention from donors or governments in Africa.
News-Medical-Net - March 3, 2009, 22:06 GMT
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers are recruiting individuals newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for a clinical trial to gauge the effectiveness of adding an investigational stem cell product to standard insulin therapy.
14 WFIE Evansville - March 3, 2009, 21:47 GMT
Researchers found over80 percent of patients who had type two diabetes before the surgery no longer had the disease in the first two years after the procedure.
PhysOrg - March 3, 2009, 21:03 GMT
(PhysOrg.com) -- Not only do teens with type 1 diabetes have the normal adolescent concerns of school, work and social activities, but they are responsible for taking insulin, monitoring blood glucose (blood sugar) levels and keeping doctor visits, too. Now, a new study suggests that feelings such as anger or sadness could interfere with teens` diabetes management.
The Minnesota Daily - March 3, 2009, 17:45 GMT
University of Minnesota research may have uncovered a key to treating America's sixth leading killer: diabetes. read more
WebMD - March 3, 2009, 17:40 GMT
By pitting the time clock against the body's internal clock, night-shift work may cause diabetes and obesity, a new study suggests.
Reuters via Yahoo! News - March 3, 2009, 17:19 GMT
A new animal study may help explain why diets high in the sugar fructose have been linked to insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - March 3, 2009, 16:00 GMT
Taking Control of Your Diabetes conference and health fair will be held April 4, 2009 at the Hawaii Convention Center, bringing national and local medical experts in diabetes care to people with all types of diabetes, those at risk for diabetes, and their loved ones for a day of highly informative and motivational programs.
The Minnesota Daily - March 3, 2009, 15:45 GMT
University of Minnesota research may have uncovered a key to treating America's sixth leading killer: diabetes. read more
Medical News Today - March 3, 2009, 14:18 GMT
More than ever, type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients are turning to online channels to research treatment and product information, to seek advice and support from others, and to manage their condition.