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Diabetes

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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WDEF Chattanooga - January 7, 2009, 15:43 GMT
Another sympton related to diabetes: slower brain function.

The Jupiter Courier - January 7, 2009, 14:40 GMT
Debra Kanney has established a foundation in her recently deceased son's name, which she says is helping her to focus on working with children who might have diabetes and need testing, and those who have been diagnosed with diabetes and need insulin and supplies.

Daily Mirror - January 7, 2009, 09:35 GMT
The number of people being diagnosed with diabetes is soaring, shock figures show.

BBC News - January 7, 2009, 08:26 GMT
A regional strategy is needed to tackle diabetes in Northern Ireland, according to the NI director of a UK-wide charity.

Summit Daily News - January 7, 2009, 03:30 GMT
Learn how good nutrition can help you manage your diabetes. Free presentation by Justin Pollack, ND, Mountain River Naturopathic Clinic. Hemoglobin A1c blood tests & diabetic resources available. Check it out on Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m.

Daily Telegraph - January 7, 2009, 00:27 GMT
One person is diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes in Britain a charity has warned with almost 150000 people told they had it last year.

Daily Mail - January 7, 2009, 00:13 GMT
The number of people diagnosed with diabetes has soared by 50 per cent in just a year. An analysis of official figures shows at least 150,000 new cases last year - up from 100,000 in 2007.

The Telegraph - January 6, 2009, 20:57 GMT
New Delhi, Jan. 6: Diabetes in adults is associated with a slowdown in certain mental functions which appears early during the disease and seems to last into old age, a new study has suggested.

MedicineNet.com - January 6, 2009, 20:20 GMT
Title: Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes Category: Health News Created: 1/6/2009 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/6/2009

Time.com via Yahoo! News - January 6, 2009, 18:10 GMT
More and more scientific evidence suggests that type 2 diabetes may be linked to mental decline, memory loss and perhaps even Alzheimer's disease

Daily Mail - January 6, 2009, 17:33 GMT
The scale of Britain's obesity epidemic has been laid bare as it was revealed someone is diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes in the UK.

Medical News Today - January 6, 2009, 16:11 GMT
Adults with diabetes experience a slowdown in several types of mental processing, which appears early in the disease and persists into old age, according to new research. Given the sharp rise in new cases of diabetes, this finding means that more adults may soon be living with mild but lasting deficits in their thought processes.

Channel 4 - January 6, 2009, 15:33 GMT
One person is diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes in the UK, new figures suggest. Data from the charity Diabetes UK showed that the number of people diagnosed with the condition is growing faster than ever.

HealthDay via Yahoo! News - January 5, 2009, 21:02 GMT
MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- More and more people with diabetes are living to older ages, thanks to medical advances. But the long-term facilities, such as nursing homes, that care for aging Americans may not be ready for the additional challenges that come with treating patients with diabetes.

Senior Journal - January 5, 2009, 18:19 GMT
Jan 5, 2009 - Adults with diabetes experience a slowdown in several types of mental processing, which appears early in the disease and persists into old age, according to new research.

Science Daily - January 5, 2009, 17:32 GMT
Adults with diabetes experience a slowdown in several types of mental processing, which appears early in the disease and persists into old age, according to new research. Given the sharp rise in new cases of diabetes, this finding means that more adults may soon be living with mild but lasting deficits in their thought processes.

WebMD - January 5, 2009, 17:17 GMT
Even mild type 2 diabetes, well controlled, slows mental function. The effect appears early but remains stable, at least while diabetes remains mild, a Canadian study shows.

The Times of India - January 5, 2009, 16:25 GMT
TORONTO: Diabetes dulls adult patients' mental functioning early during the onset and persists into old age, according to new research. Given the sharp rise in the incidence of diabetes, more adults may soon be living with mild but lasting deficits in their thought processes.

Daily Telegraph - January 5, 2009, 16:18 GMT
People with diabetes suffer a mental slowdown early in the disease according to a new study.

Nanaimo Daily News - January 5, 2009, 16:15 GMT
A Nanaimo grocery store has signed on to help the Kiwanis Club of Nanaimo fundraise for the Canadian Diabetes Association. Brian Frith of the Thrifty Foods Longwood Store has come on board as a Platinum Sponsor to by joining the Polar Bear Bathtub Team.