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Nephropathy – Kidney Disease from Long Term Diabetes
Nephropathy alone is damage or disease of the kidney; however, diabetic nephropathy is kidney disease that is associated with long-term diabetes also referred to as Kimmelstiel-Wilson disease or intercapillary glomerulonephritis. This disease affects the tiny blood vessels found in the... (Continue reading)
VIAject – Ultra-fast Insulin for Diabetes
VIAject is a new treatment for diabetes. It is a modified form of insulin that is designed to have superior onset of action and provide better glucose control. The hope is that it will provide better simulation of normal, body... (Continue reading)
Treatment for Diabetes: Type I
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Treatment of Diabetes There are two major types of Diabetes: Type I and Type II. Type I is typically genetic and is caused by the body attacking itself, destroying the cells in the pancreas that create insulin. By contrast, Type... (Continue reading)
Actos – Side Effects, Problems
Concerns about Actos You may be considering pioglitazone or Actos to help treat your diabetes. But you absolutely need to know that Actos has some very serious side effects and that it’s not entirely clear how well it works. Pioglitazone,... (Continue reading)
Metformin: Benefits, Side Effects
Metformin, brand name Glucophage You may be taking or considering metformin if you have Type II diabetes, “prediabetes,” or, though the scientific evidence for its use isn’t so solid, polycystic ovary syndrome. Metformin works in several ways. It helps certain... (Continue reading)
The Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
Diabetes is an increasingly serious problem in the USA, and is a medical condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. The blood sugar hurts the kidneys, raises blood pressure, and contributes to heart disease. As such, untreated... (Continue reading)