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| Diabetes And Obesity. Is There A Link? by Pieter De Wet |
Over half the population of the United States of America is obese or suffers from the effects of being overweight. Without surprise, among this cross section of the populace there are greater instances of diabetes. Although it has not been pinpointed as to whether obesity causes diabetes or vice versa, it is common knowledge that where one is found so will be the other. It is because of this that the US is in the midst of a wide epidemic in incidences of this disease.
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| In Which Group Of Diabetes Are You Falling? by Pieter De Wet |
The two main categories of diabetes are referred to as primary and secondary diabetes.
Primary or Idiopathic Diabetes
Idiopathic diabetes Type 1, also referred to as IDDM or juvenile onset diabetes, is the result of the immune system’s destruction of the insulin producing pancreas and its cells.
Idiopathic diabetes Type 2, also known as NIDDM or adult-onset diabetes, is also characterized as persistent hypoglycemia, manifesting in those 40 years of age and up, usuall... |
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| Diabetes Cure- A Dream Or A Reality? by Pieter De Wet |
As the number of diabetes cases steadily grows, those diagnosed and involved in the care of diabetes patients have elected to focus on three options: prevent, cure and provide better care for those afflicted.
Many look to prevent diabetes by organizing programs that educate and bring public awareness to the various aspects of diabetes. By reaching the masses and bringing this awareness, those who heed the value of the message can keep themselves from becoming one of the mi... |
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