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
9 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar
Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here’s a ...
By?Melissa Ewey Johnson9 Signs Your Blood Sugar Is Out of Control
The symptoms of uncontrolled blood sugar in type 2 diabetes include frequent urination, fatigue, blurry vision...
By?Sheryl Huggins SalomonWhat Are the Signs of High and Low Blood Sugar?
Keeping blood sugar within a healthy range is important when you’re diabetic. We interviewed diabetes healthcare...
By?K. Aleisha Fetters8 Warning Signs of Type 2 Diabetes
Learn the most common symptoms of type 2 diabetes — such as increased thirst, urinary frequency, yeast infections...
By?Maria Masters5 Type 2 Diabetes Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask
Diabetes can cause some symptoms that may make you uncomfortable to talk about. Get answers to your most sensitive...
By?Blake MillerCauses, Risk Factors, and Prevention
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 ...
By?Madeline R. Vann, MPH, LPCHow to Help Prevent Kidney Disease When You Have Diabetes
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. If you have diabetes, here’s what you need to know to reduce ...
By?Brett Spiegel, MPH8 Ways Weight Loss Can Help Control Diabetes
If you’re managing type 2 diabetes, losing weight can help lower your A1C, boost energy, improve mood, and more...
By?Moira LawlerDiabetes in Black Americans: How to Lower Your Risk
Various factors have left Black Americans more prone to type 2 diabetes and its related complications compared...
By?Tracy E. Hopkins10 Surprising Causes of Blood Sugar Swings You Probably Didn’t Know
Hormones, artificial sweeteners, and sleep can all affect blood sugar levels and your A1C. And in some cases, ...
By?Johannah Sakimura, RDTreatments and Complications
You’re Taking Ozempic or Mounjaro for Diabetes. Do You Still Need Metformin?
Metformin and GLP-1 drugs can complement each other for better results.
By?Ginger Vieira7 Reasons You’re Not Hitting Your A1C Goal
You’re eating a healthy diet, exercising, and following your treatment plan, but you still can’t hit your target...
By?Brian P. Dunleavy10 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Insulin Therapy
Feel like your insulin just isn’t working the way it should? One or more of these factors could be foiling your...
By?Diana RodriguezCBD 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...
By?Kate RuderCan 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...
By?Lauren BedoskyDiet and Nutrition
The Best Condiments and Spices for the Diabetes Diet
Eating to manage diabetes is easy if you have good-tasting food. Choosing the right condiments and spices, and...
By?Becky Upham12 Foods to Limit or Avoid in a Type 2 Diabetes Diet
Trying to keep your blood sugar in check? What you eat can play a major role in your A1C. Here are 12 foods to...
By?Jennifer Anderson11 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...
By?Sarah Hutter8 Whole Grains That Can Help Prevent or Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Making the switch from simple to complex carbs can help stabilize your blood sugar, rev weight loss, and prevent...
By?Moira Lawler8 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...
By?Jessica MigalaExercise and Type 2 Diabetes
Why You Should Be Lifting Weights if You Have Type 2 Diabetes
If you have diabetes, incorporating weight or strength training into your routine can help manage blood sugar ...
By?K. Aleisha Fetters5 Ways Strength Training Can Help You Manage Diabetes
Although aerobic exercise is well-touted for helping manage diabetes, strength training has a host of benefits...
By?Beth W. Orenstein6 Great Exercises for People With Diabetes
Scientific research shows that exercise plays a vital role in managing type 2 diabetes, yet not enough people ...
By?Jessica MigalaHow 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...
By?K. Aleisha Fetters7 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...
By?Beth W. OrensteinLiving With Type 2 Diabetes
How Resilience Can Help You Manage Diabetes (and How to Build It)
Resilience is the ability to bounce back in the face of challenging situations. For people living with types 1...
By?Kate RuderType 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...
By?Jessica MigalaWhat 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...
By?Beth W. Orenstein10 Everyday Things That Spike Blood Sugar
Health experts share common triggers of blood sugar increases in people with type 2 diabetes. Learn how stress...
By?K. Aleisha Fetters7 Smart Tips for Successful Diabetes Weight Loss
When you have diabetes, shedding excess weight can help reduce insulin resistance, lower heart risks, lengthen...
By?Diana Rodriguez