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Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells to give them energy. With Type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin. With Type 2 diabetes, the more common type, your body does not make or use insulin well. Without enough insulin, the glucose stays in your blood.
Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can damage your eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Diabetes can also cause heart disease, stroke and even the need to remove a limb. Pregnant women can also get diabetes, called gestational diabetes.
Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes may include fatigue, thirst, weight loss, blurred vision and frequent urination. Some people have no symptoms. A blood test can show if you have diabetes. Exercise, weight control and sticking to your meal plan can help control your diabetes. You should also monitor your glucose level and take medicine if prescribed.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
'''Diabetes UK''' is a United Kingdom medical research charity dedicated to the curing of the diabetes.
JNN Foundation, The - Official site for this non-profit organization started by Howie Dorough and his family. Offers information to keep music programs in schools, fund raising for Aids and Diabetes research and aftercare recovery workshops, meetings and social activities.
Pump Girls, The - Rock band formed to help combat juvenile diabetes. Profiles, fan club, tour dates, music samples and information on the disease.
Mark Collie Foundation: Celebrity Race for Diabetes Cure - Information about this country star's organization and how to get involved.
Celebrity Cafe -Jane Seymour Interview - The actress, known for roles such as Dr. Quinn medicine woman talks about her recent charity work with Diabetes and her involvement in medicine outside of the television series.
Hope Warshaw Associates - Books on diabetes diets, fast food calories nutrition, and healthy eating out and some frequently asked questions.
BL Publications - NHL Ministries - Offers books on diabetes, nutrition, health food, diets, weight loss, cancer, DHA, memory loss, and coral calcium.
My First 22,000 Days With Diabetes - A Diabetic Autobiography, by Art Lockhart. Reveals how he has successfully managed this difficult disease for over 60 years.
Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution - A Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars.
Diabetes in the New Millenium - This guide contains the latest on diabetes care and management, as well as information on the most recent advances in research and technology. A practical book for the consultant physician, the researcher, and the nurse educator.
Control Diabetes the Easy Way-Counting Carbohydrates - User friendly and easily understood. Menu planners and easy explanations.