Type 2 Diabetes

More than 30 million Americans are living with type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance and insufficient insulin production. Learn about the signs and symptoms of this condition and get expert guidance on blood sugar monitoring, medication use, exercise, meal planning and more.

Myths, Diabetes and Otherwise

June 28, 2011

We are blessed with three little kittens with oversized “mittens.” Polydactyls, meaning “many digits.” While cats normally have 18 toes — five on each front paw and four on each back paw — one of the kittens has 26 toes, one has 24, and one has 23… Read More “Myths, Diabetes and Otherwise”

What We’re Reading: Free Diabetes Workshops

June 18, 2011

The Toronto Central LHIN has created free diabetes workshops covering topics such as healthy eating, exercise, stress management, goal setting and problem solving, and how to effectively communicate your needs to family, friends, and doctors… Read More “What We’re Reading: Free Diabetes Workshops”

Weight Gain and Gestational Diabetes

May 27, 2011

Weight gain between a woman’s first and second pregnancies is associated with a higher risk of gestational diabetes during the second pregnancy, according to a new study from the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research… Read More “Weight Gain and Gestational Diabetes”

“Misteaks” Abound, but Outcome is Positive

May 24, 2011

“I didn’t think you’d be home from the hospital, so I didn’t plan on coming,” said the woman who keeps the health department from declaring my house a disaster area. “Well,” I responded, “as long as I was out of it, they were fine having me in the hospital. Then I woke up and started talking back and they said: ‘That’s it! She’s outta here!'” Read More ““Misteaks” Abound, but Outcome is Positive”

When Outpatient Surgery Goes Wrong

May 18, 2011

Just my luck. I go into the hospital for outpatient surgery and land in the hospital for five days. Three of them in the intensive care unit… Read More “When Outpatient Surgery Goes Wrong”

Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin

April 10, 2014

Find out how taking insulin to treat Type 2 diabetes can help maintain optimal blood glucose levels to reduce the risk of diabetic complications… Read More “Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin”

FDA Approves New Diabetes Drug

May 6, 2011

On May 2, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the diabetes medicine linagliptin (brand name Tradjenta), developed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Eli Lilly and Company… Read More “FDA Approves New Diabetes Drug”

Type 2 Diabetes: Family Risk

May 3, 2011

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the United States, but knowing that one has a genetic predisposition means a person can be proactive about preventing it. You can make healthy living your family legacy, instead of Type 2 diabetes… Read More “Type 2 Diabetes: Family Risk”

Low Blood Glucose Affects Type 2, Too

April 29, 2011

The dangers of low blood glucose are familiar to most people who have Type 1 diabetes, but a new survey designed by the American College of Endocrinology shows that a majority of people with Type 2 diabetes have experienced low blood glucose as well… Read More “Low Blood Glucose Affects Type 2, Too”

How Much Do You Know About Metformin?

March 25, 2011

Metformin is a drug commonly used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Understanding the risks and benefits is key to using it successfully. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of this popular diabetes medicine… Read More “How Much Do You Know About Metformin?”

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