DIABETES GUIDEBOOK
ACCORD study: well then?
The ACCORD study and the treatment of type 2 diabetes ACCORD is an acronym for "Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes". It is one of the large-scale clinical trials on type 2 diabetes in the USA. The study started in... more
Basics of insulin injection
Who will injure oneself, if this is not necessary? Exactly, that's the point! Is it really essential and does it lead to drastic self-injure, when insulin becomes obligatory, i.e. has to be injected? The first part "is it essential?"... more
Blood sugar self-monitoring and documentation
No blood sugar monitoring is like driving at night without headlights, single controls lighten the way, but regular controls show the way. Blood glucose self-monitoring is one of the basic preconditions not only to control metabolism on a daily... more
Diabetes nutrition tips
Knowing about the composition of meals makes it possible to prevent blood glucose imbalances. Eating and drinking are amongst the most pleasurable activities on earth, as almost everybody would agree. The diversity of foods and fluids is tremendous... more
Gestational Diabetes
How to counteract the risks for mother and child Gestational diabetes (GDM) means the first-time occurrence of elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels in pregnant women who have never had diabetes before. It is a disease that is growing worldwide... more
Hypoglycaemia - who are you?
Hypoglycaemias rank among the life-threatening acute complications - it is essential to avoid them! I am an acute problem for every diabetic patient who receives blood sugar lowering drugs. In colloquial language they call me simply... more
Incretins: News
We know about the incretins for more than 40 years. Humoral (related to body fluids) as well as nerval connections can act as signal amplifiers of insulin release. Numerous hormones, including those from the gastrointestinal system, are providing... more
Insulin U40 remains available for children and adolescents
Insulin U40 - Diabetes Guide As commonly known, insulin is dosed in International Units (IU). This insulin unit is a standardised measure. The reference basis is the number of IU per mL. Traditionally, 40 IU insulin per mL solution were assemble... more
Is diabetes curable?
Stem cell research - on the search for the details of life Diabetes cure through stem cell research? Almost every month rejoicing news are announced saying that diabetes could be eventually cured. An international research team from Brussels... more