Diabetes Articles Library
Diabetes articles, written by a wide variety of people, are one of the most interesting aspects of my research for this website. The people who write these diabetes articles come from different backgrounds, but one thing they all have in common is an interest in diabetes.
The interest may be because they have the disease themselves or it may be because a friend or relative is diabetic. In other cases the interest is professional from a medical or medical reesarch point of view. In each case they have responded to an urge to write one of these diabetes articles for everyone's benefit.
This library of diabetes articles is a collection I've gathered which I believe adds value to the information you can already find on this site. Some are stories about a diabetic's experiences; others are diabetes articles containing tips and advice that may help you with your diabetes control.
I'd like to thank everyone whose diabetes articles are included in this library for their generous sharing of this information.
Browse the list of diabetes articles below and click on the link to display it in full.
kind regards
Carol Ann
Children Suffering from Diabetes
Diabetes in children is becoming more common, for reasons not really understood. In certain children exposure to a virus - possibly a Coxsackie R virus - and/or other environmental factors may trigger off a sequence of events that could eventually lead to diabetes. Diabetes is not contagious. It can develop at any age... [read more...]
Toddlers with Diabetes: Caring for the Littlest Patients
The number of children under the age of five being diagnosed with diabetes juvenile has almost doubled in the past five years. Caring for toddlers is a challenge under the best of circumstances, and toddlers with diabetes need even more special care and attention...[read more...]
The Emotional Impact of Diabetes
Unless someone is diabetic, or very close to someone who is, they do not realize how life changing this disease can be. I believe one of the reasons this is, is because so many people are diagnosed with diabetes; that somewhere down the line, the seriousness of the disease, in people’s minds, has diminished. Diabetes is a very serious and scary chronic illness. It is totally life changing for those diagnosed... [read more...]
The Day Diabetes Took Away My Father's Dreams
This is an associate's sad story of her childhood following her father's diagnosis of diabetes, which I shall reproduce here in her own words: "I remember the day when I learned that my dad had diabetes. I never truly understood what it meant but I knew it was something bad..." [read more]
We diabetics have to pay even more attention to our teeth and gums than other people. We are at greater risk of cavities, gum disease and tooth infections. Not only that, but those infections can cause our blood sugar to rise, so it becomes a vicious cycle. Here are some mouth problems common in diabetics...[ read more...]
Most Diabetics Suffer From Calluses
64% of our diabetic market survey showed diabetics as having calluses and/or cracks which could potentially lead to amputations... [read more...]
Check Those Feet
The mantra for all diabetics is “Check those feet, everyday, every way.” Healthcare professionals preach the message; articles scream it over and over. However, many diabetics don’t and won’t. My husband was one of those who didn’t believe he should and “foo, fooed” my suggestions that I should check his feet...[read more...]
Diabetic Nerve Damage: the Height Connection
Who would have thought your height would make a difference in the possible consequences of diabetes?[read more...]
Diabetics And Risk Of Hypoglycemia
Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) is a common occurrence in patients who have diabetes. Hypoglycemia occurs when the blood glucose level drops too low to provide energy for the body and the brain. Hypoglycemia mainly occurs as a complication of insulin therapy, however some of the pills that are used in the treatment of diabetes may also cause hypoglycemia... [read more...]
Permanent Cure for Diabetes without Taking Insulin – New Research
A new research seems promising in curing the Diabetes type 1 permanently through Pancreatic Islet Transplantation...[read more...]
Diet Guidelines Can Kill You: What the FDA Diet Does for Diabetes
Are you following the FDA diet guidelines for your diabetes—endorsed by the ADA—and yet you’re still wrestling with your weight? Feeling lousy and exhausted? And to top it all off, does doctor keep at you to get those sugar levels down? If so, you’re not alone. Many diabetics are struggling to follow the guidelines set by doctors, yet the harder they try, the worse things become...[read more]
Normal Blood Sugar Levels ARE Possible for a Diabetic!
Very few doctors will admit that normal blood sugar levels are possible for the type 1 diabetic. But with a relatively small amount of effort, you too can achieve normal blood sugars! Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes has become increasingly controversial as the complications continue to affect millions of individuals. It's time to take control of your own future by testing yourself and finding out what really works for YOU![read more...]