Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder. Patients with type 1 diabetes face the risk of blindness, end-stage renal disease and premature death at times.

Sep 1, 2010 - Lalitha Goteti

With good medical management, children with diabetes can maintain normal blood sugar levels and reduce symptoms.

Jan 17, 2010 - Sarah Thomas

Type 1 (autoimmune) diabetes is caused by autoantibodies that target the insulin-secreting beta cells of the pancreas. Without adequate insulin, blood sugar levels rise.

Jun 22, 2008 - Elaine Moore

A brief guide to learn about diabetes, insulin, blood sugar, A1C testing, and other related issues to the metabolic disease that afflicts millions of people

Aug 26, 2010 - Roberto Porta

It is possible for adults to be diagnosed with type one or autoimmune diabetes. Adults with type one are often misdiagnosed with type two diabetes at first.

Jan 12, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Type 1 diabetes is as an autoimmune disorder, a chronic disease affecting people of all ages. If left untreated this disease could result in premature death

Jul 4, 2010 - Geneva M Edwards

Obesity has become a prevalent problem across the United States these days, especially in young children, leading to diabetes and other medical problems.

Mar 7, 2010 - James Vassallo

Juvenile diabetes or type 1 diabetes afflicts many children, teenagers and young adults. Learn more about childhood diabetes and how to promote self care.

Sep 29, 2011 - Angelica Giron

There are some real differences between the type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Mar 9, 2009 - Tina Samuels

Learn about the symptoms of, complications of and most common treatments for type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes.

May 11, 2010 - Christy Swift

Recent US studies show that up to 45% of children recently diagnosed with diabetes are Type 2, a condition that used to only affect adults over 40.

Dec 16, 2010 - Dawn Salamon

New research finds there is a delay in diagnosing type 1 diabetes in children because parents ignore symptoms such as bedwetting and frequent urination.

Feb 23, 2011 - Vikas Vij

Learn more about distinctions between the various forms of diabetes as well as similarities and differences in treatments used for each type.

Aug 8, 2010 - Melissa Murfin

Research suggests that cognitive problems can arise from complications associated with diabetes. Diabetic ketoacidosis and obesity are two of the factors.

Aug 13, 2010 - Susan Hance

Schools administrators should be aware of the benefits of good diet and exercise to children K - 8; and do everything possible to enforce this.

Nov 3, 2010 - Elaine Greenwood

A recent University of Chicago study estimated that diabetes rates will double over the next 25 years. Dan Hurley, medical journalist, examines the problem.

Apr 14, 2010 - Joel Howald

Diabetes Mellitus is the name given to a group of conditions that occurs when the blood glucose level becomes higher than normal.

Mar 22, 2010 - Gauri Aphale

Diabetes is a serious condition. Type 1 is one that you are born with, and type 2 can come on later in life. Find out ways to manage and treat Diabetes.

Sep 29, 2010 - Kathleen Odenthal

Diabetes is an illness that affects many people. It has a number of causes and, in some cases, can be prevented.

Aug 15, 2010 - Catherine Monk

The negative health consequences of type 2 diabetes can be avoided by making simple lifestyle adjustments. Minor behavior modifications make managing diabetes easier.

Apr 5, 2010 - Christine Scivicque