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Diabetic Skin Conditions

The Diabetes Lifestyle - Maintaining the Quality of Life

Diabetic skin diseases - high blood glucose levels result in glucose exuding from the skin which provides ideal conditions for growth of yeast and fungus spores.

These skin infections are particularly irritating for diabetics as they are particularly persistent. For more details follow the links below:-

Latest Diabetes News
February 6th, 2012

Antipsychotic Use Linked to Diabetes in Kids

Antipsychotic drugs that are used to treat children with bipolar disorder, autism, and even ADHD may increase a child's risk of developing diabetes, a new study suggests.

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Visual Impairment from Diabetes on the Decline

Results from a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the percentage of adults with diabetes who have visual impairment has dropped in the past 10 years.

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10 Percent of World Population Will Have Diabetes by 2030: Report

According to a new report from the International Diabetes Federation, 10 percent of the Earth's population--about 552 million people--will have diabetes by the year 2030 unless urgent action is taken immediately.

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New Diabetes Sensor Uses Tears Instead of Blood

A new sensor developed at University of Michigan may provide a way for diabetes patients to test their blood glucose levels using tears rather than blood.

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