What is diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. People with diabetes have problems converting… [more]
What are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is essentially a problem making or responding to the hormone insulin. This leads to two major changes… [more]
What causes type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is most often caused by cells becoming less sensitive to the hormone insulin. This phenomenon is called… [more]
Who is at risk for type 2 diabetes?
While doctors do not know exactly what causes type 2 diabetes, they do have a very good understanding of the… [more]
How do I know if I have type 2 diabetes?
By definition, diabetes is an elevated blood glucose level that persists over time. Since type 2 diabetes may occur with… [more]
What treatments are available for type 2 diabetes?
All the treatments for type 2 diabetes focus on keeping blood sugar levels within normal limits. The most important and… [more]
How can I prevent type 2 diabetes?
While there are several risk factors for type 2 diabetes that you cannot control, the good news is that you… [more]