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Diabetes News: Why Don't People Take Their Insulin as Prescribed?

February has arrived, which means that Valentine's Day cannot be far behind. Please look at the Entertaining menus for this special day.

Diabetes News: Insulin Resistance and Heart Health

Insulin Resistance and Heart Health in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes News: The Impact of Inactivity on Kids at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Are you beginning to bake for the holidays? Please look at our articles on how to cut fat from your recipes.

Diabetes News: Gene May Improve Diabetes Care

Gene May Improve Diabetes Care

An Overview of the Pancreas

  Pancreas Essentials The pancreas maintains the body’s blood glucose (sugar) balance. Primary hormones of the pancreas include insulin and glucagon, and both regulate blood glucose. Diabetes is the most common disorder associated with the pancreas.

Type 2 Diabetes Causes

Type 2 diabetes has several causes: genetics and lifestyle are the most important ones. A combination of these factors can cause insulin resistance, when your body doesn’t use insulin as well as it should. Insulin resistance is the most common cause of type 2 diabetes.
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