Welcome To The Diabetes Disorder Resource Center

Approximately 23.6 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, and as many as 5.7 million people are unaware they even have the disease. In 2007, the annual economic cost of diabetes was estimated to be $174 billion, making diabetes one of the most costly and prevalent diseases in the United States.

This site has been created for medical directors, practicing physicians, and patients, to serve as an up-to-date resource center to provide the latest information and the various techniques in use and being developed to help improve patient outcomes for patients who suffer from diabetes.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is an important hormone that helps the body convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for everyday life. While the exact cause of diabetes is still unknown, there are many factors that have been linked to the development of the disease. Please click here to learn more.

Treatments

The types of treatments that are available for patients with diabetes fall into two categories, which are Behavioral Management and Pharmacological Treatment. In many cases, patients receive the best results for their treatment when using the appropriate combination of each treatment type. For more information on these treatment types, click on either of the links below.

• Behavioral Management
• Pharmacological Treatment

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