The Carb Debate is Alive and Well… It’s the Inside Story
The great thing about the Diabetes Forum is that sometimes, even though members disagree, there is still a spirit of camaraderie and a willingness to get along. Many members feel…

It’s National Kidney Month
Chronic kidney disease is a long-term complication, sometimes taking 10 or more years to develop after a person is… Diabetes is the number one risk factor for chronic kidney disease.

A Blood Test for Type 1 Diabetes?
In a study from the University of Queensland, Australia, scientists have discovered that a cellular pathway, NF-kappa B, that takes place in blood cells, is activated in people with type…

Wondering About Your Medications?
Find out all about the prescription medicines you take, with About.com’s newest feature… Drugs A-Z What can Drugs A-Z do for you? Offers brand names and generic names of your meds Gives you comprehensive…

Undetected Type 1 Diabetes Leads to Tragic Death
An article that appeared today in the online version of the British newspaper, The Times, tells the heartbreaking story of a 29 year old naval officer who died from undiagnosed…

A Blood Test for Type 1 Diabetes?
In a study from the University of Queensland, Australia, scientists have discovered that a cellular pathway, NF-kappa B, that takes place in blood cells, is activated in people with type…

What is a Healthy Diet Anyway?
Best-selling books by skinny celebrities? Guilt producing health nuts who make us feel bad about craving our… Restrictive meal plans? Think of the word “diet” and what springs to mind?

The Carb Debate is Alive and Well… It’s the Inside Story
Many members feel… The great thing about the Diabetes Forum is that sometimes, even though members disagree, there is still a spirit of camaraderie and a willingness to get along.

You Can Compare Your Healthcare Options
UCompare Healthcare is a free online service brought to you by About.com. How can UCompare help you? FREE reports help you compare hospitals, doctors, and nursing homes so you can make informed…

Ordinary Black Tea May Fight Type 2 Diabetes
A study that appeared in the February 2008 issue of Aging Cell Journal, showed that the theaflavins in black tea can mimic the action of insulin. Scientists used cells for…

Wondering About Your Medications?
Drugs A-Z What can Drugs A-Z do for you? Offers brand names and generic names of your meds Gives you comprehensive… Find out all about the prescription medicines you take, with About.com’s newest feature…

Calorie Count Plus… Free Online Diet Help is Here
Use the data bases to find out about nutrition facts… Calorie Count Plus, a free service of About.com Health, can help you create a diet plan you can stick to.

It’s National Kidney Month
Chronic kidney disease is a long-term complication, sometimes taking 10 or more years to develop after a person is… Diabetes is the number one risk factor for chronic kidney disease.

Ordinary Black Tea May Fight Type 2 Diabetes
A study that appeared in the February 2008 issue of Aging Cell Journal, showed that the theaflavins in black tea can mimic the action of insulin. Scientists used cells for…

It’s National Kidney Month
Chronic kidney disease is a long-term complication, sometimes taking 10 or more years to develop after a person is… Diabetes is the number one risk factor for chronic kidney disease.

Sugar Substitutes Lead to Weight Gain… At Least in Rats
Paradoxically, obesity has been steadily climbing… Artificial sweeteners have been popular for decades, as a way to enjoy sweet foods and beverages and not gain the weight associated with sugar.

Undetected Type 1 Diabetes Leads to Tragic Death
An article that appeared today in the online version of the British newspaper, The Times, tells the heartbreaking story of a 29 year old naval officer who died from undiagnosed…

Human Embryonic Stem Cells Generate Insulin Producing Cells in Mice
Scientists at Novocell, Inc. After implantation into lab mice, the hES cells generate into glucose… have turned human embryonic stem cells (hES) into pancreatic cells that can produce insulin.