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About Diabetes:  Table of Contents

 
Glossary of Terms - Diabetes is complicated and can be overwhelming. Many of the phrases and terms are scientific, medical or technical and often unfamiliar. Your best defense against diabetes is knowledge about the disease. DDF's glossary of terms is comprehensive and can help you understand information from your health care professionals. 

Types of Diabetes - There are three basic types of diabetes.

Warning Signs - Knowing the warning signs can help you detect diabetes earlier.
 
Risk Factors - Many factors, including heredity and lifestyle play a role in the development of Type 2 diabetes.

Screening Test - This simple Q and A will help assess your risks for developing diabetes.

Glucose and Diabetes
 
HbA1c Test - This is a simple blood test you should have performed 2 - 4 times yearly that gives you a snapshot of how your glucose levels have been over the previous 8 - 12 weeks.

Harsh Realities - The costs and complications of diabetes are severe.

Complications - Diabetes has many serious complications.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Living with Kidney Disease - a personal story of living with kidney disease by Bob Brooks, Wake Up and Walk® Tour Manager 2001 - 2005.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Diabetes and Hearing Loss

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Vaccinations, Immunizations and Diabetes - People with diabetes have suppressed immune systems and are at greater risk for the flu, bronchitis and pneumonia. Prevention is important for continued health.

Pet Diabetes: Dogs and Cats

 
 
 
Updated April 13, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
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