Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes: The Basics
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when you have consistently high blood sugar levels. It's the most common form of diabetes and affects millions worldwide. Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include being overweight, lifestyle, and genetic factors. Early stages may show no symptoms, but warning signs include frequent urination, thirst, weight loss, and fatigue. Blood tests like A1C and fasting plasma glucose measure your blood sugar levels to help diagnose if you have the disease. Managing type 2 diabetes includes lifestyle changes, diet, exercise, and medication.
Type 2 Diabetes News
Symptoms and Diagnosis
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9 Signs Your Blood Sugar Is Out of Control
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10 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar
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What Are the Signs of High and Low Blood Sugar?
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8 Warning Signs of Type 2 Diabetes
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Tired All the Time? Diabetes Could Be to Blame
Diabetes fatigue is real. Blood sugar fluctuations, stress, depression, BMI, medications, and physical activity...
By Beth W. OrensteinCauses, Risk Factors, and Prevention
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How to Avoid Blood Sugar Highs and Lows if You Have Type 2 Diabetes
Avoiding blood sugar highs and lows can help keep your type 2 diabetes under control. Find out what steps you ...
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How to Help Prevent Kidney Disease When You Have Diabetes
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8 Ways Weight Loss Can Help Control Diabetes
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Diabetes in Black Americans: How to Lower Your Risk
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10 Surprising Causes of Blood Sugar Swings You Probably Didn’t Know
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10 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Insulin Therapy
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CBD for Type 2 Diabetes: What Are the Benefits and Risks?
There’s a lack of rigorous research on how CBD may affect type 2 diabetes, but early studies and anecdotal reports...
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Can Aloe Vera Help With Type 2 Diabetes?
Using aloe vera for diabetes treatment may offer benefits like a lower A1C, but there are some risks you should...
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Is Intermittent Fasting Safe for People With Diabetes?
What is intermittent fasting, and could it benefit people with diabetes? Read on to learn about the potential ...
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The Potential Health Benefits and Risks of Ginger for Type 2 Diabetes
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12 Foods to Limit or Avoid in a Type 2 Diabetes Diet
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11 Vitamin-Packed Superfoods for People With Type 2 Diabetes
Superfoods are packed with vitamins and minerals and never come in a package. If you have type 2 diabetes, reaching...
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8 Whole Grains That Can Help Prevent or Manage Type 2 Diabetes
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8 Healthy Carbs for People With Type 2 Diabetes
Instead of eating just any carb, learn how to choose the healthiest carbohydrate sources for diabetes for full...
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The Best Hydrating Foods for Diabetes
Try these hydrating foods that will cool you down without spiking your blood sugar.
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Why You Should Be Lifting Weights if You Have Type 2 Diabetes
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5 Ways Strength Training Can Help You Manage Diabetes
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6 Great Exercises for People With Diabetes
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How Exercise Helps Prevent and Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise is an essential item in your diabetes prevention or management toolbox. Learn how to help improve your...
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7 Tips to Help You Stick With Exercise When Managing Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise can play an important role in your type 2 diabetes management plan. But picking and sticking with a fitness...
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How Resilience Can Help You Manage Diabetes (and How to Build It)
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Type 2 Diabetes and Sleep: What’s the Connection?
Exactly how does type 2 diabetes impact sleep, and what can you do to make sure you get the rest you need? Read...
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What to Do When Your Blood Sugar Levels Drop Too Low
People who use insulin or diabetes medications are at risk of hypoglycemia, a potentially fatal condition. Here...
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10 Everyday Things That Spike Blood Sugar
Health experts share common triggers of blood sugar increases in people with type 2 diabetes. Learn how stress...
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7 Smart Tips for Successful Diabetes Weight Loss
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