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Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism--the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. Most of the food we eat is broken down into glucose, the form of sugar in the blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body. After digestion, glucose passes into the bloodstream, where it is used by cells for growth and energy. For glucose to get into cells, insulin must be present. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, a large gland behind the stomach. When we eat, the pancr... 
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Diabetes mellitus is a medical disorder characterized by varying or persistent hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar levels), especially after eating. All types of diabetes mellitus share similar symptoms and complications at advanced stages. Hyperglycemia itself can lead to dehydration and ketoacidosis. ...
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Diabetes as related to Juvenile Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes - American Diabetes Association
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin.
- Diabetes mellitus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Diabetes mellitus ( IPA : /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ or /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtəs/ , /məˈlaɪtəs/ or /ˈmɛlətəs/ ), often simply diabetes ( Greek : διαβήτης ), is a syndrome characterized by disordered metabolism and inappropriately high blood sugar ( hyperglycaemia ) resulting from either low levels of the hormone insulin or from abnormal resistance to insulin's effects coupled with inadequate levels of insulin secretion to compensate. The characteristic symptoms are excessive urine production , excessive thirst and increased ...
Classification · Signs and symptoms · Genetics · Pathophysiology · Diagnosis
- Type 1 Diabetes: Dedicated to Finding a Cure : Juvenile Diabetes ...
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International site supporting those with juvenile diabetes. Contains information on research, publications, advocacy, and getting involved.
- Monogenic Diabetes -- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ...
Lilly Jaffe, of Chicago, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes more than six years ago, at the tender age of one month. What has happened to Lilly over the past few months is ...
- Diabetes information including treating type 2 diabetes at Diabetes ...
Offers dietary recommendations, including recipes and tips on managing blood sugar levels. From GlaxoSmithKline.
- Warning Signs : Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month Knowing the warning signs for type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes) could save a child's life.
- Juvenile Diabetes
The following references are for all health professionals who advise and support children and young people with diabetes and their families.
- JDRF Northwest: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
They offer resources for newly diagnosed families, advocate on behalf of diabetes research and funding, and are a central resource for information about the local diabetes ...
- Diabetes Information - Symptoms, Causes and Prevention of Diabetes
Diabetes Diabetes mellitus is the common disease seen in the United States. It is estimated that 16 million Americans are already caught with diabetes, and 5.4 million diabetics ...
- Diabetes Youth Services Juvenile Diabetes Support Program; Toledo, OH
Juvenile Diabetes Support Program with summer camps, online resources for parents, personal web space for kids, Virtual Camp. The DYS serves the Toledo, Oh and Northwest Ohio area
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