Rapid Early Growth Linked to Type 1 Diabetes
Babies and toddlers who grow relatively quickly may have a higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes before adolescence, according to a new report. But the role a child's diet and duration of breast-feeding might have in this link remains unclear, the authors say.
( BY DANA FRISCH, Reuters, 10/17/2002 09:29 AM PDT)

Stem cell science offers new hope to diabetics
Type 1 diabetes patients may be able to avoid the need for daily insulin shots through transplants of insulin-producing stem cells, but the procedure faces some hurdles including finding the cells and dealing with immune-system rejection, researchers said.
( BY DEENA BEASLEY, Reuters, 10/14/2002 10:57 AM PDT)

DIABETES BREAKTHROUGH: New pancreas transplant surgery gives patients with Type 1 fresh lease on life
Right away, his vision seemed sharper. He felt a tingling in his hands and feet. It seemed like he could feel blood coursing through his body, his cheeks more pink than pale.
( BY ELLEN CREAGER, FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER, 09/26/2002 12:04 PM PDT)

Going it alone counterproductive for diabetics
People with diabetes who have an "I don't need anyone to help me" attitude may fare worse over time because of their poor adjustment to the disease, new study findings suggest.
( BY CHARNICIA E. HUGGINS, Reuters, 09/26/2002 10:40 AM PDT)

U.S. clears kids' diabetes monitor
A wristwatch-looking device that uses tiny electric currents to painlessly monitor diabetics' blood sugar now is officially available for children to use.
( 08/27/2002 11:06 AM PDT)

Concerns over 'pre-diabetes' on the rise
America has been batting 2 for 3 when it comes to diagnosing people with diabetes. While that would be a remarkable average in baseball, it's not a great statistic for the disease. It translates to nearly six million people with diabetes who do not know they have it.
( By Marian Uhlman, Inquirer Staff Writer, 08/12/2002 06:58 AM PDT)

As diabetes grows, care gets easier
Eating a meal when it is convenient. Indulging in sweets once considered off-limits. Waking up less often at night to go to the bathroom.
( By Marian Uhlman, Inquirer Staff Writer, 08/08/2002 06:59 AM PDT)

Cross-country run raises awareness for diabetes research
Jim McCord is on his way to Washington, D.C., hoping that by the time he gets there -- in late October -- he'll have thousands of petitions asking for more money for diabetes research.
( BY KAREN SHIDELER, The Wichita Eagle, 07/30/2002 07:18 AM PDT)