Childhood Diseases

What Causes Diabetes?

August 27, 2010 Childhood Diseases

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that relates to how our bodies process and make use of available energy. While there is no concrete answer as to what causes diabetes, ongoing research has identified a number of different risk factors for diabetes. What this means for you is that you can, to some extent, prevent diabetes [...]

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Common Signs of Juvenile Diabetes

August 1, 2010 Childhood Diseases

The signs of juvenile diabetes mellitus, also known as type 1 diabetes when it occurs in adults, signify a chronic health problem that, as of yet, cannot be cured, but can be well managed with a bit of effort. The thing to keep in mind is that juvenile diabetes symptoms are mild and can often [...]

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