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My Child was Just Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes. Now What?

Every year, 13,000 children in the US are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, while more than 1 million kids and adults deal with it every day in our nation. There is no prevention for type 1 diabetes,…

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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: 10 Myths About Diabetes

You have probably heard the old wives’ tale, “Do not let your child eat sugar, or they will get diabetes.” Is this true? Is it true that there is a cure for diabetes? Access to…

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C-Section Babies’ Immune System May Be Improved by Vaginal Microbial Transfer

Bacteria help build babies' immune systems. During a natural birth, the passage through the birth canal allows mom’s bacteria to colonize the baby. But what about babies born by cesarean…

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Do You Urinate a Lot? It Might Be Diabetes

If you have diabetes, one of the common problems is either frequent urination or the feeling that you always have to go to the bathroom. It’s so common for diabetics that this symptom is an…

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Scientists Develop "Smart" Insulin that Automatically Adjusts Blood Sugar

For patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the burden of constantly judging when and how much insulin to self-inject is bad enough. Even worse, a miscalculation or lapse in regimen can cause blood…

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Pancreas Transplant: An Alternative Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes

The University of Utah now performs pancreas transplants for qualified patients with type 1 diabetes. When other therapies have been exhausted, a pancreas transplant can eliminate the need for…

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Should You Get a Pancreas Transplant for Type 1 Diabetes?

You’re considering a pancreas transplant to cure your type 1 diabetes, but have questions – This episode of The Scope is for you. Dr. Jeffery Campsen, surgical director of transplants,…

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