How close are we to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes – The creation of an artifficial pancreas.
The video is about Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation which have as a main goal to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes that affects almost 15.000 children every year.
You will hear the testimony of Gina Guerrero, her daughter Sofia suffer from type 1 diabetes. We’ll find out what is like a diabetes child on a daily basis and that basically she has to check out sugar about 10-12 times daily, a constant …

The neurological examination obtained, you must go back to your diabetologyst doctor and ask him to prepare a special report based on the results of all tests and examinations ( it’s un-useful to mention that this action requires to stand again in a line (nothing new on the Western Front). With the paper in your hands, now you  still have to go for a few steps.

With the medical tests list in hand, you start the “process”. First you have to take a vacation (!!!???) to have the guarantee of obtaining the certificate for disabled persons no matter how many hours it takes for you to sit and waste time waiting in line.

Last month, like every 15 past years, I had to renew the Disabled Person Certificate. This Certificate helps me in some ways : exemption from the tax upon my salary ( if I would have a job ) , land tax exemption, free medicine and procedures associated with diabetes, obtaining a special permit for parking, obtaining permits on public transportation or subway and a monthly allowance of about 50 euros. I can, with the help of this certificate, be part of the cultural life of the city for free, but …

Dr. Vincent Bellonzi make some general considerations on diabetes. What is diabetes? How is it gained? Who is responsible? What are the effects of high blood sugar?
What are the effects of a low carb diet?
Learn to care for you, because the care is the main factor that will eliminate the risk of gaining diabetes. Do not rely on medication.They are used by doctors to prevent things from moving too far.
You need the sugar in order to live and work, but if you don’t keep it under control is like when …

Learn something singing and dancing. This is not only fun! Hear the words and learn about diabetes, pancreatic cells, symptoms, weight loss, insulin injections, devices to measure blood glucose, insulin pumps, carbohydrates, sugar, ketoacidosis, coma, hyper and hypoglycemia, glucagon and many others. If you learn the words, it will be a unique song that will teach you what it means and how to treat diabetes. Good Luck !
The Diabetes Rap from L.W. and D-Zome

Take shots, count carbs, Diabetic stuff
If you ain`t one, sit down !

Diabetes And Driving A Vehicle
Diabetes is not a problem driving a car, as long as it is controlled. Besides the complications it generates over the years (of which the most important is reducing the eyesight) the most dangerous is hypoglycaemia. For insulin-dependent diabetics, having always in the car near you, a bottle of juice is needed and similar to have your ignition key with you when you start the engine. Foods or juices with high sugar content can save lives and not just yours but that of traffic participants
Having diabetes …

Artificial Sweeteners and Diabetes
I’m sure you often wonder if life with diabetes tastes sweet or bitter. The answer (usually) is bitter. But you are very wrong. In the last half century artificial sweeteners were discovered. Natural sweeteners ( other than sugar ) have also been discovered, and they are are much healthier for the body than sugar, and can be many hundreds times sweeter than this one. In the article that follows we will speak about them all, together ( natural or artificial ), without rank, and only for mentioning …

Diabetic Foot Care Overview
Diabetes mellitus (DM) represents several diseases in which high blood glucose levels over time can damage the nerves, kidneys, eyes, and blood vessels. Diabetes can also decrease the body’s ability to fight infection. When diabetes is not well controlled, damage to the organs and impairment of the immune system is likely. Foot problems commonly develop in people with diabetes and can quickly become serious.

With damage to the nervous system, a person with diabetes may not be able to feel his or her feet properly. Normal sweat secretion and …

Insulin treatment
Reviewed by Professor Ian W Campbell, consultant physician
Insulin treatment enables your body to use glucose as energy.
Insulin is an essential hormone. Without it, the body cannot control or properly use glucose (sugar) – one of its main energy supplying fuels.