Finding a Cure
Finding a Cure
| Author: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE |
| Last Updated: Monday, February 13, 2006 |
Q: "Why is it taking so long to find a cure for diabetes? Are they concentrating more on managing diabetes control? I think progress is very slow."
A: I know it must seem like the emphasis is mostly on controlling diabetes, rather than finding a cure, because there is so much information available about managing diabetes.
However, contrary to what you may think, there is extensive research to finding the cause as well as the cure. Part of the problem is that there is no easy answer to what causes diabetes-and each type of diabetes probably has multiple causes. For more information on the different types of diabetes as well as the possible causes, refer to the "Causes of Diabetes" related question listed below.
Below are other related questions as well as links to several websites with good research information. In addition, most of these sites offer a free e-newsletter to keep you informed on research developments.
I hope you will be able to conclude from this information that many people throughout the world are dedicating their time to searching not only for better ways to manage diabetes, but also to finding the cause and the cure for diabetes.
Important Notice: The responses provided by the team of Diabetes Educators are based on their personal experiences and expertise as practicing diabetes healthcare professionals, and are not to be considered diabetes management advice from Abbott Laboratories. Remember that information provided by the team of Diabetes Educators is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your physician about any healthcare questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to healthcare issues.
Related Questions
Causes of Diabetes
Q:
"How do you get diabetes and is it genetic?"
Pancreas Transplants
Q:
"Would you tell me the progress on pancreas transplants? Can just a portion
of the pancreas be transplanted, or do they have to use the entire
gland?"
Staying Current with Diabetes
Q:
"How can I keep up with all the information and research going on in
diabetes?"
Related Links
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
http://www.jdrf.org/index.php
Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA)
http://www.diabetes.ca
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
http://www.diabetes.org
National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
(NIDDK)
http://www.niddk.nih.gov
Diabetes123
http://www.diabetes123.com
Important Notice: The responses provided by the team of Diabetes Educators are based on their personal experiences and expertise as practicing diabetes healthcare professionals, and are not to be considered diabetes management advice from Abbott Laboratories. Remember that information provided by the team of Diabetes Educators is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your physician about any healthcare questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to healthcare issues.
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