Why this Blog?

Shortly after my 12 year old nephew was diagnosed with Diabetes 1, I started this blog for he and his mother. There is so much to learn and so much to know and so many unanswered questions. My hope is that it provides a place for knowledge and healing. To your health nephew!
Love Always-
Hannah

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

The Difference Between Diabetes 1 and Diabetes 2

So many people write and ask about the difference between Diabetes 1 and Diabetes 2 that I thought I would psot it here. A straight forward answer for you all :

Type 1 Diabetes
In type 1 diabetes the body’s immune system destroys the cells in the pancreas that form insulin. It appears most often in children and young adults. A person with type 1 diabetes must take insulin to live.

Type 2 Diabetes
The most common form of diabetes is type 2 diabetes. 90 to 95% of diabetics have type 2 diabetes. This form is associated with older age, obesity, physical inactivity, family history of diabetes, prior diabetes during pregnancy and ethnic background.
This form of diabetes begins when the body starts needing more insulin than it used to in order to move glucose into the cells. After several years, the body can't keep up; the production of insulin decreases and the blood glucose rises. Unlike type 1 diabetes, lifestyle changes and medicines can help treat type 2 diabetes.

Binge Drinking Linked to Metabolic Syndrome Risks (About.com)

Heavy binge drinking by adolescents and young adults has been linked to long-term health consequences including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders. For...

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Nearly one in five Americans say they can't afford needed health care (Asheville Citizen-Times)

ATLANTA -- Nearly one in five U.S. adults -- more than 40 million people -- report they do not have adequate access to the health care they need, according to an annual report on the nation's health released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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In world's richest nation, 40 million can't afford health care (New Kerala)

By Arun Kumar, Washington, Dec 4: More than 40 million American adults, or about one in five people in the world's richest nation, say they often go without adequate health care because they cannot afford it, according to a new US government report.

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Nearly one in five Americans cannot afford needed health care (People's Daily)

Nearly one in five U.S. adults -- more than 40 million people -- report they do not have adequate access to the health care they need, according to the 2007 annual report on the nation's health released Monday by the U.S. Centers for Diseas ...

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Naps May Beat Coffee For Sleepyheads (WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley)

Many people think a shot of caffeine is the best way to stay awake. There may be another option.

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Coffee May Not Be Best Alertness Option (KMGH 7 Denver)

Taking a quick nap may be the best way to stay alert, especially if you're young.

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In world's richest nation, 40 million can't afford health care (EARTHtimes.org)

Washington, Dec 4 - More than 40 million American adults, or about one in five people in the world's richest nation, say they often go without adequate health care because they cannot afford it, according to a new US government report.

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In world's richest nation, 40 million can't afford health care (IANS via Yahoo! India News)

Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) More than 40 million American adults, or about one in five people in the world's richest nation, say they often go without adequate health care because they cannot afford it, according to a new US government report.

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Monday, December 3, 2007

Charities (The Florida Times-Union)

If you are looking for a charity or charities to donate to during the holiday season, here is a list of area nonprofits:

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The end of pesticide-run agriculture key for Kauai (The Garden Island)

People have had bad experiences with pesticides (herbicides, insecticides and fungicides). Several times what appears to be a miracle product has become wildly popular in solving a nasty problem. After a while that pesticide does not seem as effective as at first. Then side-effects and other negative aspects of continued use become apparent. In the end, the pesticides use is curtailed or even ...

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12-03-07 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE (Eurweb)

NFL, FEDEX FIELD REMEMBERS SEAN TAYLOR: Funeral for slain 24-year old scheduled for today in Miami; four suspects charged. *Emotions were high at FedEx Field on Sunday before the Washington Redskins took their home field against the Buffalo Bills without No. 21, Sean Taylor.

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More News (Daily Bulletin)

SAN BERNARDINO - There is nothing typical about Mike Pierce's plunge into homelessness. Just two years ago, Pierce raked in about $50,000 annually flying commercial planes that tailed advertising banners across the sky at some of Southern California's most exclusive beaches.

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Sunday, December 2, 2007

Life story: Biologist Sally Van Niel worked to protect environment (Everett Herald)

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE -- If Snohomish County looks a little greener this spring, it may be because of the work of Sally Van Niel.

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Heart Institute giving scores of people a second chance (The Jamaica Observer)

SEVERE chest pains guided 48-year-old Beverly Lewis' faltering steps to the Heart Institute of the Caribbean headquarters on Balmoral Avenue in Kingston last Thursday.

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Raising AIDS Awareness In Augusta (NBC 26 Augusta)

It's a major global killer, and Georgia-Carolina is not immune. Georgia has the 8th highest number of AIDS cases in the US. South Carolina ranks 9th. Today people came out across the area for World Aids Day

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Saturday, December 1, 2007

Daredevil Evel Knievel dies at 69 (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel, who wowed and terrified crowds with his daring long-distance leaps and equally spectacular falls, died Friday at the age of 69, his website said.

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