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  • Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors for type 2 diabetes

    Article
    06/16/08, Healthwise

    Acarbose and miglitol help keep blood sugar levels within a safe range by slowing the rate at which the intestines absorb sugar (glucose) from food. These medications do not cause the pancreas to produce more insulin. They will not cause

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  • Thiazolidinediones for type 2 diabetes

    Article
    06/16/08, Healthwise

    The action of these medicines in treating type 2 diabetes is not completely understood. They improve the way cells in the body respond to insulin by lowering insulin resistance. Unlike some other medicines used to treat diabetes,

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  • Insulin for type 1 and type 2 diabetes

    Article
    10/03/08, Healthwise

    Insulin lets sugar (glucose) in the blood enter cells, where it is used for energy. Without insulin, the blood sugar level rises above what is safe for the body.

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  • Type 2 Diabetes in Children - Home Treatment

    Article
    07/28/08, Healthwise

    Your child needs to eat healthy meals with appropriate portions to support growth and prevent weight gain. The meal plan for your child will also spread carbohydrate throughout the day to prevent high blood sugar after meals. For inf

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  • Type 1 Diabetes: Living With the Disease - Home Treatment

    Article
    10/03/08, Healthwise

    Type 1 diabetes requires daily attention to diet, exercise, and insulin. You may have times when this job feels overwhelming, but taking good care of yourself will help you will feel better, have a better quality of life, and prevent or d

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  • Type 1 Diabetes: Living With the Disease - Other Treatment

    Article
    10/03/08, Healthwise

    You will hear about products that promise a “cure” for type 1 diabetes. Avoid them. No such cure exists. Also avoid products for treating diabetes that are advertised only by testimonials from satisfied customers. These products or re

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  • Chlorpropamide

    Drug
    06/18/04, Healthwise

    Treatment with chlorpropamide may increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to treatment of diabetes with diet alone or diet plus insulin. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of treatment with chlorpropamide.

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