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Diabetes News: Dealing with Diabetes in the Summer Heat

Dealing with Diabetes in the Summer Heat On June 29, there was an article in the New York Times called "Really? The Claim: Diabetes makes you sensitive to heat." It was written by Anahad O'Connor. You can read the full article here.

Diabetes News: Does Diabetes Raise Your Risk of Cancer?

Diabetes and Cancer: Are Diabetes Risk Factors and Treatments Linked to Cancer? We begin this week’s headlines with news from the American Cancer Society and the American Diabetes Association which has published a review of literature that suggests that diabetes risk factors and treatments may be associated with cancer.

Diabetes News: Gestational Diabetes and Childhood Obesity

Insulin Therapy and Neuropathy in Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes News: Can Tequila Treat Diabetes?

Tequila Treats Diabetes?

Physical Activity for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

Children, regardless if they have type 1 diabetes, need to be active. Teaching the importance of exercise and physical activity early on will form healthy habits that will serve your child well into adulthood.

Hypoglycemia in Children with Type 1 Diabetes

Hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose (blood sugar), is a common complication that can occur with diabetes. The challenge for parents of children with type 1 diabetes is to know how to detect the symptoms of hypoglycemia and effectively treat it.

Diabetes News: Islet Cell Transplanation?

Islet Cell Transplantation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Managing Type 1 Diabetes at School

Type 1 diabetes requires constant attention—it doesn't go away during school hours.

Meal Planning for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

When you have a child with type 1 diabetes, it's easy to get carried away with the notion of a diabetic diet. But in reality, your child's dietary needs are no different from a child who doesn't have diabetes.

Sick Day Management Tips when Your Child Has Type 1 Diabetes

Having a sick child can be challenging—getting time off work and securing a last-minute doctor's appointment isn't always easy.

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