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Diabetic Research In A Race Against Time

As of today, there’s no cure for diabetes – at least with the state of knowledge that exists so far. Nonetheless, diabetes investigators at the American Juvenile Diabetes Foundation continue to research the various ways of monitoring and controlling the disease. As just a taste of the complications that diabetes can cause, over four million people are currently suffering from what is known as diabetic retinopathy.

Diabetic retinopathy is an illness that results in damage to the small blood vessels of the retina. The end result – blindness. With continuing research, it’s hoped that treatments will soon be developed that will lead to either the prevention of this disease or a cure to it, if caught in time.

When not treated, diabetes causes glucose to accumulate in the bloodstream. This extra glucose, if left as a high enough level in the person’s blood stream can cause all sorts of damage to the major organs of the body, including the nervous system.

The potential problems that diabetes can cause is why the ever increasing number of cases of type two diabetes among teenagers is disquieting. It foreshadows a future where up to as many as a quarter or more of all adults could have diabetes resulting in medical bills of billions of dollars and straining our current healthcare system to its breaking point.

This causes the diabetes research being done in this country and overseas to be even more important. In a sense, we’re all racing against time to discover workable cures and treatments towards the disease. And even though there’s no cure yet, scientist are continually coming up with different and innovative ways to make life livable for those that do have diabetes.

Currently the only treatments for diabetes are going on a type two diabetes diet or prescription drugs. See diabetic diet guidelines for more info.

Disclaimer: The information on this site is meant for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for personal care by a licensed physician. Always see your physician for diagnosis and treatment of any underlying symptoms or medical condition.

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