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Type 1 Diabetes Research

Type 1 diabetes is a progressive autoimmune disorder that requires regular monitoring, insulin injections, and an awareness of potential complications. It generally begins in childhood, adolescence or early youth and can significantly shorten lifespan.

2 Dec 2009

Type 1 Diabetes Prevention

In type 1 diabetes, the cells of the immune system mistake the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas for foreign bodies and launches an immune attack against them. This damage or destruction of the beta cells leads to an inadequate production of insulin and the cells of the body are not stimulated to uptake glucose from the blood to provide energy for cellular functions. The level of blood glucose is therefore raised to an above normal level.

2 Dec 2009

Type 1 Diabetes Cure

Type 1 diabetes is mostly a treatable but largely incurable disease. The disease is caused by damaged beta cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas that fail to secrete insulin. Insulin facilitates the uptake of glucose from the blood by muscle, fat, liver and other cells of the body where it is used as the energy source for various cellular functions. Since people with type 1 diabetes lack insulin, the main approach to treatment is the exogenous injection of insulin to restore a normal insulin level.

2 Dec 2009

Type 1 Diabetes Treatment

Since there is no cure for type 1 diabetes, treatment is focused on controlling the condition effectively in order to minimize symptoms and delay disease progression. The disease is caused by damaged or destroyed pancreatic beta cells that fail to secrete insulin.

2 Dec 2009

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Inheritance

Type 1 diabetes is an inherited condition and individuals with a first degree relative who has the condition are at an increased risk of developing the condition.

2 Dec 2009

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Pathophysiology

Type 1 diabetes occurs as a result of the body's immune system attacking the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas, although it is not clear why this happens. A lack of insulin in the blood means inadequate amounts of glucose are taken up by cells of the body to provide energy for cellular functions.

2 Dec 2009

What is Type 1 Diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes mellitus describes a condition where the body cannot produce insulin which leads to a very high level of blood sugar and associated complications. The condition, which usually develops in childhood or adolescence, affects millions of people worldwide.

2 Dec 2009

Glycemic Index Limitations

The glycemic index is a useful tool in the effective planning of meals to prevent “spikes” in the blood glucose level after meals.

2 Dec 2009

Glycemic Index Disease Prevention

Glycemic index has been of great interest to researchers and practicing physicians over recent years as a way of helping people with impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes mellitus plan their diets.

2 Dec 2009

Glycemic Index Weight Control

The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of a food’s effect on the blood glucose level in the body.

2 Dec 2009

Glycemic Index of Foods

The glycemic index of foods varies according to the rate at which they release simple sugars like glucose into the bloodstream after a meal.

2 Dec 2009

What is Glycemic Index?

The glycemic index or GI of a food is a measure of the effect that food has on glycemia – the concentration of glucose in the blood.

2 Dec 2009

Diabetic Neuropathy Diagnosis

Diabetic neuropathy may often go unnoticed in the early stages when symptoms may be minor or even absent. Diagnosis is made based on clinical examination and is confirmed by certain tests.

2 Dec 2009

Diabetic Neuropathy Treatments

Diabetic neuropathy is a progressive condition that may often go unnoticed in the initial stages but become painful and debilitating in the later stages. If treatment is begun early, the microvascular damage underlying the progression of diabetic neuropathy may be prevented or slowed down.

2 Dec 2009

Diabetic Neuropathy Pathogenesis

Diabetic neuropathy affects a large proportion of individuals with long-term diabetes and may often go unnoticed in the early stages of the condition.

2 Dec 2009

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

Diabetic neuropathy involves the minor and major nerves of the body. Both the peripheral and autonomic nervous systems may be affected. The symptoms of diabetic neuropathy depend on the type of nerves that are affected. In some people, there may be no symptoms of neuropathy at all until it is well advanced.

2 Dec 2009

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

Diabetic neuropathy describes the nerve damage that is caused by the persistently raised blood sugar found in diabetic individuals. The risk of developing diabetic neuropathy increases the longer a person has diabetes and neuropathy affects up to 50% of individuals with the condition.

2 Dec 2009

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of long-standing diabetes mellitus caused by persistently raised or uncontrolled blood sugar levels. Adequate control of blood sugar and other risk factors such as high blood pressure can significantly delay or even prevent the progression of diabetic retinopathy.

2 Dec 2009

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication that is seen in diabetic patients who have suffered from the disease for a long time. One of the major risk factors for diabetic retinopathy is a long duration of diabetes.

2 Dec 2009

Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes mellitus that eventually affects the vision after a long duration of disease. Usually, there are no symptoms of diabetic retinopathy that is in the early stages, meaning the condition is often not detected until it has progressed to a more severe stage.

2 Dec 2009