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07 July 2008
Low GI diet reduces cancer risk
 
A new Italian study says a low Glycemic Index diet may reduce the risk of developing cancer.
 
02 July 2008
Medicare item looks to prevention
 
The Federal Government has introduced a new Medicare item aimed at identifying people at high risk of type 2 diabetes and stopping the disease before it is diagnosed.
 
03 July 2008
Diabetes link for men whose sisters have PCOS
 
Men whose sisters have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
 
26 June 2008
People with type 1 satisfied with newer insulins
 
People with type 1 diabetes who take the newer insulin analogues report greater satisfaction and better quality of life.
 

Type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas is unable to make enough insulin because the cells that make the insulin have been destroyed by the body’s own immune system.

Type 1 diabetes:

• Represents 10 to 15 per cent of all cases of diabetes
• Previously known as juvenile onset or insulin dependent diabetes
• Is not caused by lifestyle factors
• Is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in developed nations

While we don’t know the exact cause of type 1 diabetes, it is thought that some people have a genetic predisposition for this condition and when exposed to a trigger, possibly a viral infection, the immune system then destroys the insulin producing cells in the pancreas.

People with type 1 diabetes require insulin injections several times a day for life. While a great deal of research is being carried out, at this stage nothing can be done to prevent or cure type 1 diabetes.

Diagnosis

Usually in childhood or young adulthood, although it can occur at any age.

Symptoms

Usually abrupt onset. Symptoms can include excessive thirst and urination, unexplained weight loss, weakness, fatigue and irritability.

Management

Lifelong daily insulin injections, regular blood glucose level testing, healthy eating and regular physical activity.

Related information

• New to diabetes: what next?
• The diabetes team
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Sharps disposal
• 10 steps to good health
• Information for young adults

 

Page last updated: 17 March 2008

 

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