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What Causes Type 1 Diabetes?
Even with the modern technology and information available today, Type 1 Diabetes causes remain a mystery to the medical world. There is no one certain cause that can be linked to the onset of diabetes. However, there are certain factors that are present among the majority of the people who have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. |
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Dozer is a 7-year old, neutered, tiger colored, domestic shorthair with the sweetest personality you will ever see in a feline. Dozer came in with his owner for his twice a year geriatric examination for vaccine boosters and his owner had noted that Dozer had lost a little bit of weight. Other than the weight loss and some dental tartar, Dozer seemed to be the picture of feline health. Upon physical examination, it was noted that Dozer had a ketotic (somewhat sweet smelling) odor to his breath. The doctor ordered blood work to confirm his suspicion: Dozer had developed diabetes mellitus, which caused his weight loss. |
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During pregnancy the body undergoes a series of changes to facilitate the growth of the fetus. Different hormones will be secreted via the placenta to help the fetus to grow. In some women this can interfere with the chemical balances that keep her body operating. This can lead to the development of diseases as a consequence. Diabetes is one such disease that can occur during pregnancy. When this happens it is known as gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a condition in which a pregnant woman suffers from higher then normal blood glucose levels. Although science does not know the exact cause of diabetes during pregnancy it is believed that women are more at risk if they are : |
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Men with diabetes have similar health issues as people without diabetes. However, there are some concerns which are magnified by diabetes. |
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Information to help you and your family manage their diabetes
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Shop the online store now and find books and merchandise related to diabetes and healthy living. |
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Why are women with diabetes pre-disposed to developing recurrent yeast infections? The glucose (sugar) in your body is the perfect trigger to encourage and grow yeast within your body. |
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A review of women's health issues and resources for additional information |
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Today, almost 21 million children and adults in the US have diabetes -- including 9.7 million women -- and almost one third of them do not know it. Diabetes can be especially hard on women. The burden of diabetes on women is unique, because the disease can affect both mothers and their unborn children. Diabetes can cause difficulties during pregnancy such as a miscarriage or a baby born with birth defects. Women with diabetes are also more likely to have a heart attack, and at a younger age, than women without diabetes. |
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Welcome to the American Diabetes Association and Rite Aid "Ask the Pharmacist" area, where you can ask a pharmacist a question to help you manage your diabetes. Rite Aid and the ADA have partnered to allow you to access to Rite Aid's Drug Information Center from our Web site. |
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This section addresses various areas to help you live with type 1 diabetes. What do you do when you're sick? What do you do when you travel? Can you get a flu shot with diabetes? How do you cope with having type 1 diabetes? Are you being discriminated against because you have diabetes? You'll find answers to these questions, and more in this section. |
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