Defeat Diabetes Foundation
About Us
Defeat Diabetes Foundation, Inc. (DDF), established in September 1990, was incorporated on November 21, 1991 under the laws of the state of Florida as a nonprofit corporation, and is currently recognized in all 50 states.
The mission of Defeat Diabetes Foundation is to inform, educate and alert the general public, diabetics, pre-diabetics and elected officials about the disease, its prevention and the consequences of undiagnosed and/or poorly managed diabetes and to provide accurate, up-to-date and practical information on the treatment and self-management of the disease.
Articles by Defeat Diabetes Foundation
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Sun Light Helps Prevent Type 1 Diabetes
Sun light, which is a major source of vitamin D, appears to lower type 1 diabetes risk for children. This discovery was...
Topics: Childhood Physical Health | Childhood Diabetes -
Parents of Autistic Children More Likely To Have Mental Disorders
The parents of children with autism were found to be nearly twice as likely to have suffered and been hospitalized for...
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Low Glycemic Index Diet Yields Improvements in Diabetic Youth
In children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, consumption of a low glycemic index diet may reduce glucose excursions...
Topics: Nutrition Basics | Childhood Diabetes -
Child Screen Time Associated With Obesity
Obesity is a growing problem in America, especially among its youth. Lack of exercise in children, often supplanted by...
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Not Enough Sleep As A Child Could Lead To Future Problems
Children with sleeping problems are more likely to develop psychological problems, such as depression, aggression and...
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Inactive Children at High Risk For Metabolic Syndrome
Children leading a sedentary life style are much more likely to develop heart problems, a recent study has shown....
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High Fructose Corn Syrup and Diabetes
Researchers at Rutgers University found that soft drinks sweetened with HFCS may contribute to the development of...
Topics: Nutrition Basics | Childhood Diabetes -
Breast-Feeding Curbs Type 2 Diabetes Later
Breast-fed babies appear to be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes when they reach adolescence, according to findings...
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Juvenile Diabetics Lacking in Vitamin D
An unexpected risk has recently been found for youths with type 1 diabetes. Joslin Diabetes Center researchers have...
Topics: Teen Years (13-19) | Childhood Diabetes -
Rotavirus Might Accelerate Type 1 Diabetes Development
A recent study out of Australia has found a connection between the common childhood infection, rotavirus, and the onset...
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