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8 Valuable Life-Saving Lessons I Learned from My Dad’s Type 1 Diabetes
My dad is one of three million Americans with Type I Diabetes. Once I was old enough to grasp his condition, he helped me understand my health through his diabetes and what my future could be if I didn't take care of myself.
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It Takes Only One Hour to Raise Your Child’s Risk of Diabetes, According to Science
One hour of sleep could mean the difference between a healthy child and one with a chronic disease.
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This One Simple Step Could Save Type 1 Diabetics from a Heart Attack
A new study reveals the potential benefits of an extra shot of insulin.
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Researchers Develop a “Smart Tattoo” That Can Revolutionize Blood Sugar Checks for Diabe...
Could your next tattoo help monitor your health? New research from MIT suggests that medical tattoos may soon be a...
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Researchers May Have Found a Way to Reverse Type 1 Diabetes
Small clinical trials are showing early success.
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What Exactly Is the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are both on the rise, but they differ in many ways. Here's what you...
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8 Red-Flag Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Type 1 diabetes, previously called juvenile diabetes, develops when the pancreas no longer produces insulin. Here’s how to tell if...
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Diabetic Emergencies: Warning Signs and Steps to Save Someone’s Life
If someone develops hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia because of diabetes, here’s what to do to help them recover safely.
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What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
Learn the major characteristics of type 1 diabetes.