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Janey WillisHello, I am Janey Willis, ISN Guide to Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease, and Type 2 Diabetes is caused by risk factors such as lifestyle, ethnicity, age, and pregnancy. The majority of people with diabetes are Type 2. This page has not yet been medically edited. Just because something is listed here does not mean an individual patient will ever experience it. See Disclaimer.
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Local Diabetes research proves enlightening. A study by researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is shedding new light on how diabetes affects the body. The completed research shows that cells actually have a “memory” of the stress brought on by high glucose levels, a hallmark of diabetes. The Edmond Sun 03/14/06.
Rec department offers yoga for everyone. Yoga promotes relaxation, improves circulation, and reduces stress and anxiety. Many diseases and conditions have been linked to overactive stress responses including: cardiovascular disease, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, some types of diabetes mellitus, some autoimmune diseases, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, reproductive problems, and suppression of the immune system. Pulitzer Central Coast Newspapers 05/12/05.
Should my age or health condition influence my decision to become an organ donor? No. While medical history and age are factors, most people can donate. People with diabetes, hepatitis, and cancer sometimes can donate their organs. The only individuals who cannot donate are those who test positive for the HIV virus. HealthFirst, Florida. (Also see: Postmortem Resources: Organ Donation)
 
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