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14 Early Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes Type 1 & Type 2
How can you tell if you have diabetes? Well, in most cases it depends on the type of diabetes because the signs of type 2 diabetes can be so mild that you probably don’t even realize them. In this article you will learn about the early signs of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
March 16, 2020•by Heather Nelson
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Is diabetes hereditary? - Understand the role of your genetics
One sentence that was burned into my brain when I was diagnosed in the 90s was that I would "very likely" later pass my type 1 diabetes on to my children. At that time I accepted that and at the age of 10 years I didn’t think much more about it. But how likely is it really to inherit type 1 diabetes?
March 10, 2020•by Ilka Gdanietz
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Smoking and Diabetes - What You Need To Know Today
Smoking negatively impacts your overall health - most of us have heard that in one form or another for years. But people still smoke, including people with diabetes. We get it. It's a hard habit to kick, especially if you feel you’re already giving up a lot to manage your diabetes.
March 10, 2020•by Danica Schneeweiss
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8 regular and important lab checks for people with type 2 diabetes
Do you know your health numbers? Diabetes isn’t only about blood sugar! It is recommended that people with diabetes have regular check ups and labs completed. It can be challenging to keep it all straight, so we explain each important test below.
February 3, 2020•by Michèle Hofer
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9 fun facts about Frederick Banting you need to know
Frederick Banting discovered insulin in 1921 with his assistant Charles Best, saving millions of people with diabetes. He was born on November 14th, 1891 in Canada.
November 13, 2019•by Ilka Gdanietz
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7 Reasons Why People With Type 1 Diabetes May Experience a High Fasting Blood Glucose Value In The Morning
Maybe the brave monster tamers among you have already noticed this phenomenon? Everything is perfect: you are well adjusted, you have your blood sugar well under control - if only it weren’t for the high fasting blood glucose values. However, there are other explanations for this.
October 10, 2019•by Michèle Hofer
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