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Diabetes Research & Education

Together, we can prevent and cure diabetes. Get involved and help promote awareness, support, research and education to enhance the lives of millions of children and adults around the world who are affected by diabetes.
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Latest News

Breastfeeding may curb heart, diabetes risk factors (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Tuesday Dec 08 2009
Mothers who breastfeed seem to have a lower long-term risk of developing a collection of risk factors for diabetes and heart disease than women who bottle-feed, a new study suggests. Read on
New diabetes drugs detailed at Brooklyn hospital (New York Post)
Tuesday Dec 08 2009
There’s hope on the horizon for the 155,000 Brooklynites coping with diabetes, medical experts recently forecast. This week, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) released... Read on
Existing drug also good in type 1 diabetes (UPI)
Tuesday Dec 08 2009
DALLAS, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- U.S medical investigators say they've determined a drug used to treat autoimmune disorders might also aid patients recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Read on
Rise in diabetes to put strain on demand for dialysis services (Irish Examiner)
Tuesday Dec 08 2009
AN increase in diabetes and an ageing population will increase the demand for treatment of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and put additional pressure on overstretched dialysis services, according... Read on
Keysborough’s Jack battles diabetes (Leader Community Newspapers)
Tuesday Dec 08 2009
DIABETES has had a major impact on Jack Clark's life but he's never been one to sit back and cop it sweet. Read on

Comments (5)

Steven S. Posted Jul 18 2009

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have a long history of dealing with diabetes. Studies show this. http://comcblog.com/diabetes/treating-diabetes-with-acupuncture/

In health, Steven

DiabetesI .. Posted Jul 13 2009

SelfDefense: There are 23.6 million children and adults in the United States, or 7.8% of the population, who have diabetes.  hope this helps!

SelfDefense .. Posted Jul 13 2009

 Is it most common in the U.S.? 

Helpful Vids Posted Jul 13 2009
I never realized how common diabetes was, 1 out of 12 americans have diabetes...a lot of people who have diabetes 2 go undiagnosed... i encourage check ups!
DigestBetter .. Posted Jul 13 2009
It is really fascinating that 5.7 million people (or nearly one quarter) are unaware that they diabetes. Did you know that With the FPG test, a fasting blood glucose level between 100 and 125 mg/dl signals pre-diabetes?
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American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The... Learn more
Defeat Diabetes Foundation, Inc.
The Mission of Defeat Diabetes Foundation (DDF) is the prevention, early identification and effective self management of diabetes. DDF has... Learn more
Children with Diabetes Foundation
The Children With Diabetes Foundation was founded by a group of parents of children with diabetes, who want a cure for diabetes. Our executive board... Learn more
Diabetes Hope Foundation
Diabetes Hope Foundation is a grassroots non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of children and adolescents living with... Learn more
Diabetes Scholars Foundation
The mission of Diabetes Scholars Foundation is to support activities related to education for and about children with diabetes. This includes but is... Learn more