Diabetes Myths & More
First of all, let?'s set the record straight on some common misconceptions about diabetes and diabetes treatment(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Diabetes.html):
You Have Diabetes; What Do You Do?
Your blood test has come back and your doctor tells you that you have diabetes. You probably have a lot of questions. Will you have to test your blood every day? Will you have to start taking medications or go on a better diet? What's the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? Where do you go from here?
Anthony Anderson Joins the 'Cast' of Lilly's F.A.C.E. Diabetes Initiative
NEW YORK, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Teaming up with Eli Lilly and Company, actor and comedian Anthony Anderson is stepping into the spotlight as the newest face of F.A.C.E. Diabetes – the national Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered initiative – to help motivate African-Americans with diabetes to take control of their disease.
Diabetes by Numbers
Three: there are in fact three types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, sometimes called juvenile diabetes because this is usually when the symptoms are first seen, is the body?'s inability to produce insulin. Type 2 diabetes is when the body produces insulin but cannot make proper use of it. Gestational diabetes is a temporary illness developed during pregnancy, with type 2 diabetes symptoms.