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FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Symlin, an injectable medicine to control blood sugar for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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All About Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.
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Diabetes, Cholesterol & Heart Disease
Cholesterol is a fatlike substance that serves several useful functions. Your liver makes cholesterol, and you get some from your diet. Cholesterol travels around the body in tiny clumps of fat and protein called lipoproteins.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nutrition
Can I eat foods with sugar in them?
For almost every person with diabetes, the answer is yes! Eating a piece of cake made with sugar will raise your blood glucose level. So will eating corn on the cob, a tomato sandwich, or lima beans. The truth is that sugar has gotten a bad reputation.
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Sweeteners & Desserts
If you have diabetes, that doesn't mean you can't eat sweets. People with diabetes can eat desserts, use sweeteners, and still keep their blood glucose (sugar) levels in their target range. These options are available for sweetening your foods.
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