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American
Diabetes Association is a nonprofit health organization
providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The
mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes
and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
American
Liver Foundation is the only national, voluntary non-profit
health agency dedicated to preventing, treating and curing
hepatitis and all liver diseases through research, education
and support groups.
Diabetes
Public Health Resource is the official site of the
Diabetes Division of the federal Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
National
Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
Liver Transplant
Resource
TransWeb is a nonprofit educational web site serving the world
 transplant
community.
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Diabetes FAQ
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high levels
of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production,
insulin action, or both. Diabetes treated with the drug Rezulin
has been linked to instances of liver damage leading to death
and liver transplants.
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What is Type-2 Diabetes?
Rezulin was approved to treat Type-2 diabetes, the most common
form of diabetes. This form of diabetes exists because the
body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the
insulin. Insulin is what the body needs in order to use sugar
to fuel cells in the body. Problems can occur when glucose
builds up, including your cells being starved for energy and
over time the high blood sugar levels can hurt your eyes,
kidneys, nerves, or heart.
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How was Rezulin diabetes drug supposed to help control
diabetes?
Rezulin diabetes drug was designed to help diabetes patients
respond better to insulin by helping the body use its existing
insulin more efficiently.
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What can I do if I took Rezulin diabetes drug and now
suffer serious side effects?
Serious, life-threatening side effects have been directly
linked to the use of the Rezulin diabetes drug. Warner-Lambert
has been blamed in dozens of deaths from life failure and
thousands of other liver damage cases from 1997-2000. Contact
us to speak directly with an expert Rezulin diabetes drug
lawyer.
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Is diabetes curable?
People with Type-2 diabetes can regulate their glucose sugar
level to remain normal. This does not mean the diabetes is
cured rather the treatment plan is working to keep your blood
levels normal. By planning your meals, getting regular exercise,
and maintaining a healthy weight you can help improve your
body’s use of insulin.
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What are common diabetes symptoms?
Symptoms of diabetes include:
- Frequent urination
- Constant sensation of thirst
- Unexplained weight loss
- Extreme hunger
- Sudden vision changes
- Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
- Extreme fatigue
- Slow healing sores
- Frequent infections
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What are diabetes risk factors?
Obesity and genetics make developing diabetes more likely.
Certain ethnicities tend to have a higher risk of developing
diabetes, including blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans.
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Is Type-B diabetes preventable?
Some cases of type-B diabetes are not preventable, but maintaining
a healthy weight and exercising regularly can help protect
against the development of type-B diabetes in a lot of people.
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How many people are affected by diabetes?
In the U.S. diabetes affects 16 million people.
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