As of now, there is no stated cause and cure of diabetes. But many researches are being done for the cure and more importantly, prevention of the diabetes care. Many alternatives are now available which the doctors can get their patients familiar with. These new treatments can be used to cure or prevent diabetes in family members of the affected.
Here are the top 10 discoveries and recent advances in the field of diabetes study….
1. Researches in type 1 diabetes can now help in identifying the family members (including the new born or unborn) which are at risk. These preventive measures also include providing care and treatment to the millions diagnosed with diabetes in addition to the millions who are at a risk of development.
2. Genetic engineers have introduced new forms of insulin.
3. The blood glucose levels can be monitored well by doctors and even by people at their home through many monitoring kits.
4. Many insulin pumps have been developed which replace the daily use of injections.
5. The risks of eye problems due to diabetes have been reduced by new laser treatments.
6. Many new drugs have been introduced to control weight and manage type 2 diabetes.
7. Pregnant women, who are also diabetic, can now have now more chances of successful deliveries.
8. People who suffer kidney failure due to diabetes can get their kidneys successfully transplanted through new advancements.
9. Also, kidney failures can be delayed and even prevented by using drugs such as ACE-inhibitors.
10. The development of many complications of diabetes can be prevented by rigorous management of glucose levels through new advancements in glucose management.
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by on 31. Jan, 2010 in top 10 lists
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