http://www.diabetes-experts.com/drtytus by Dr. Tytus Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:14:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Another interesting article in the news:  Bones Play Key Role in Diabetes: Study http://www.diabetes-experts.com/drtytus/general-information-on-diabetes/bones-role-in-diabetes.html I found this article on the cbc website. It gives a decent oversight on Diabetes:   Diabetes, the 21st century epidemic http://www.diabetes-experts.com/drtytus/general-information-on-diabetes/cbc-news-article.html The first thing you need to know is it’s unlikely you are at a high-risk of developing Type I diabetes.  While the true cause of the condition isn't fully known (it occurs when the body makes an insufficient amount of insulin), the truth is that only about 7% of the ... http://www.diabetes-experts.com/drtytus/general-information-on-diabetes/type-i-diabetes-are-you-at-risk.html If you’re worried you may have Type I diabetes, don’t panic.  First of all, only 7% of the population in the United States has diabetes, and depending on your age, you could have an extremely slim chance of contracting the disease.  Before you go further, it may ease your mind ... http://www.diabetes-experts.com/drtytus/general-information-on-diabetes/what-are-the-symptoms-of-type-i-diabetes.html Type I diabetes can appear ruthlessly and without warning.  The progression of symptoms can be as fast as a few hours and severe enough to put you in the emergency department.  Unfortunately, Type I diabetes can often hit you while you are suffering through a completely separate illness – sneaking ... http://www.diabetes-experts.com/drtytus/general-information-on-diabetes/facts-you-need-to-know-about-type-i-diabetes.html A fuzzy relationship exists between diabetes and genetics. Diabetes does appear to have some inherited component to it although no evidence points to genetics as the only reason. Genetics probably plays more of a role in determining an individual’s susceptibility to diabetes rather than being an actual cause. ... http://www.diabetes-experts.com/drtytus/general-information-on-diabetes/does-diabetes-run-in-families.html Well, if you’re over the age of 30, it is likely you are not at risk for Type 1 diabetes. This usually is discovered earlier on in your life. However, if you smoke, drink, don’t exercise, eat a lot of foods that are rich in fats, high in sugar, and ... http://www.diabetes-experts.com/drtytus/general-information-on-diabetes/am-i-at-risk.html Diabetes is not a disease that you get as if it were an infection or a virus. This is a disease that can result from your genetic make up or from your lifestyle. If it is a genetic cause it is likely that your body doesn’t produce insulin, which is ... http://www.diabetes-experts.com/drtytus/general-information-on-diabetes/how-do-i-get-diabetes.html Diabetes is a condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. Usually, food is digested and sugar molecules or glucose, is released into the blood and then carried to tissues where it is absorbed from the blood and used as a form of energy. In diabetes, ... http://www.diabetes-experts.com/drtytus/general-information-on-diabetes/what-is-diabetes.html Welcome to my blog on Diabetes. My goal is to provide a forum where people can come for some informal yet accurate information on diabetes and post their questions as they come up. No answer is a complete substitution for a visit with your family physician but it ... http://www.diabetes-experts.com/drtytus/general-information-on-diabetes/welcome.html