So you have heard of type 1 diabetes due to destruction of the islet cells in the pancreas, usually diagnosed in children with a peak age of onset at about age 12. But what is type 1 ½ diabetes?
Diabetes Overview Articles
Signs and symptoms of diabetes – beware – there may not be any!!
Every week I diagnose people with diabetes who have likely had it for 5 years or more and yet had no idea what was happening to them!
Can diabetes be misdiagnosed?
As researchers delve into the causes, prevalence and treatment of diabetes across the globe, they’re also discovering that some forms of diabetes can be misdiagnosed too.
Environmental factors linked to diabetes
While having family members with diabetes will increase your chances of getting the disease yourself, environmental factors also play a key part in causing diabetes.
Where digital diabetes health is going for seniors
A number of new technologies are available to help seniors manage their diabetes. Some of these technologies may be more appropriate than others.
Type 2 diabetes prevention programs in Canada
If you are at risk for diabetes or are living with prediabetes, a diabetes prevention program can provide you with valuable information about how to prevent it.