Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist at the University of Chicago in Illinois. As a physician-scientist in molecular biology, she uses her research on diabetes, lipid disorders, ...

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According to the CDC, just over 1 in 10 US adults live with diabetes. What’s even more important is that more than 1 in 3 US adults are considered to have prediabetes, and 80% of those with ...

“Type 2 diabetes without complications” means a person has the condition, but it has not resulted in further health problems, such as nerve damage or stroke. Type 2 diabetes can affect many parts of ...

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Type 2 diabetes can cause increased thirst and frequent urination. The kidneys can’t process excess glucose, so the body tries to replace lost fluids. The condition may lead to nerve damage, ...

People who have type 2 diabetes have an increased amount of sugar in their blood, also called blood glucose. Increased blood sugar happens when your body’s insulin doesn’t work as well as it should.

Trying to keep your blood sugar in check? What you eat can play a major role. Learn which foods you should limit or avoid in ...

You can develop high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) with type 2 diabetes. This may mean you need to work with your doctor to update your diabetes care plan, consider insulin, or adjust your medications.