Diabetes information for patients, care givers and researchers. Diabetes search engine. http://diabetescarelive.info 2008-08-19T18:06:57+01:00 http://diabetescarelive.info http://diabetescarelive.info/images/M_images/rss20.gif text/html 2008-07-05T15:56:13+01:00 http://diabetescarelive.info http://diabetescarelive.info/diabetes-management-steps/ibot-mobility-system-2.html In 2002, about 82,000 nontraumatic lower-limb amputations were performed in people with diabetes.  This diabetes complication makes it difficult to maintain a normal lifestyle.  Fortunately, the iBot Mobility System can greatly reduce the loss of mobility and improve the quality of life for many amputation patients. The iBot is capable of navigating a much greater variety of terrain than a normal wheelchair.  It can climb stairs or balance on two wheels in an upright position to bring the user to face level with standing people. The INDEPENDENCE® iBOT® 4000 Mobility System is unlike any power wheelchair. Its combination of unique, innovative functions allows you to go places and do things not possible with any other single mobility device.  text/html 2008-07-05T15:42:39+01:00 http://diabetescarelive.info http://diabetescarelive.info/diabetes-services-news/disaboom-2.html  The disaboom.com site is for people with any type of disablility.  It has great information and tips for people with diabetes. Disaboom.com (http://www.disaboom.com/) was founded by Dr. J. Glen House, a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation who is also a quadriplegic. His firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and those whose lives they touch has driven the Disaboom.com mission: to create the first comprehensive, evolving source of information, insight, and personal engagement for the disability community. text/html 2007-06-18T10:51:32+01:00 http://diabetescarelive.info http://diabetescarelive.info/diabetes-heart-and-blood-vessel-problems/what-are-the-warning-signs-of-a-heart-at-2.html You may have one or more of the following warning signs: chest pain or discomfortpain or discomfort in your arms, back, jaw, or neckindigestion or stomach painshortness of breathsweatingnausea or vomitinglight-headedness Or, you may have no warning signs at all. Or they may come and go. text/html 2007-06-18T22:22:32+01:00 http://diabetescarelive.info http://diabetescarelive.info/diabetes-kidney-problems/what-are-the-signs-of-proteinuria-and-kidney-fai-2.html Large amounts of protein in your urine may cause it to look foamy in the toilet. Also, because the protein has left your body, your blood can no longer soak up enough fluid and you may notice swelling in your hands, feet, abdomen, or face. These are signs of very large protein loss. More commonly, you may have proteinuria without noticing any signs or symptoms. Testing is the only way to find out how much protein you have in your urine. text/html 2007-06-18T22:26:26+01:00 http://diabetescarelive.info http://diabetescarelive.info/diabetes-kidney-problems/hope-through-research-for-proteinuria-pat.html In recent years, researchers have learned much about kidney disease. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) sponsors several programs aimed at understanding kidney failure and finding treatments to stop its progression. text/html 2007-06-18T23:31:09+01:00 http://diabetescarelive.info http://diabetescarelive.info/sexual-and-urologic-problems-of-diabetes/what-can-i-do-to-prevent-diabetes-related-sexual-and-urologic-prob.html You can lower your risk of sexual and urologic problems by keeping your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol close to the target numbers your doctor recommends. Being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight can also help prevent the long-term complications of diabetes. Smoking is a particular problem, and quitting will improve your health in many ways. For example, if you quit smoking, you can lower your risk not only for nerve damage but also for heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. text/html 2007-06-23T14:56:43+01:00 http://diabetescarelive.info http://diabetescarelive.info/diabetes-diet/milk.html Milk provides carbohydrate, protein, calcium, vitamins, and minerals. text/html 2007-06-23T15:00:48+01:00 http://diabetescarelive.info http://diabetescarelive.info/diabetes-diet/how-much-is-a-serving-of-milk.html This page will help you get enough milk in your diet. text/html 2007-06-23T15:57:54+01:00 http://diabetescarelive.info http://diabetescarelive.info/diabetes-diet/how-much-is-a-serving-of-fat.html These examples will help you get the right amount of fats in your diet: text/html 2007-06-16T21:00:23+01:00 http://diabetescarelive.info http://diabetescarelive.info/diabetes-eye-problems/does-diabetes-cause-other-eye-problems-3.html Yes. You can get two other eye problems—cataracts and glaucoma. People without diabetes can get these eye problems, too. But people with diabetes get them more often and at a younger age.