(BlackDoctor.org) – According to the American Diabetes Association, almost 24 million people, or about 8% of the population of the United States, have diabetes, including about one in every 400-600 children and adolescents.
A new study has important implications for clinical practice in the testing of African American children for diabetes. HbA1c is the main test used to monitor diabetes and guide treatment decisions and it has been found that results can be
Insulin Pumps May Work Better Than Shots In Type 1 Diabetes
(BlackDoctor.org) -- A new evidence review suggests that using a pump to deliver insulin continuously — instead of taking three or more daily injections — might result in better control of blood sugar for people with type 1 diabetes.
“The findings of this review tell us that both continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion and multiple injections correct blood glucose levels. However, [continuous infusion] may be better for reducing harmful fluctuations in blood
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Gastroparesis is a diabetes-related condition where the stomach cannot empty itself of food in a normal fashion. Most often, gastroparesis occurs in people with type 1 diabetes; however, it can also occur in those with type 2 diabetes. Most sufferers have had diabetes for at least 10 years and have other complications of diabetes.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Type 1 diabetes used to be called “juvenile” diabetes because it most frequently occurs in children and young adults under the age of 20. However, because we now know it is possible for adults to also develop Type 1 diabetes, the name juvenile is no longer used. It has also been called “insulin dependent,” because people living with Type 1 diabetes must inject insulin.
Why is injected insulin required? In Type 1 diabetes, the body no longer produces its own
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(BlackDoctor.org) – According to the American Diabetes Association, almost 24 million people, or about 8% of the population of the United States, have diabetes, including about one in every 400-600 children and adolescents. 
(BlackDoctor.org) -- A new evidence review suggests that using a pump to deliver insulin continuously — instead of taking three or more daily injections — might result in better control of blood sugar for people with type 1 diabetes. 
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Gastroparesis is a diabetes-related condition where the stomach cannot empty itself of food in a normal fashion. Most often, gastroparesis occurs in people with type 1 diabetes; however, it can also occur in those with type 2 diabetes. Most sufferers have had diabetes for at least 10 years and have other complications of diabetes.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Type 1 diabetes used to be called “juvenile” diabetes because it most frequently occurs in children and young adults under the age of 20. However, because we now know it is possible for adults to also develop Type 1 diabetes, the name juvenile is no longer used. It has also been called “insulin dependent,” because people living with Type 1 diabetes must inject insulin.