Healia Health Guide: Type 2 Diabetes

What You Need to Know About Type 2 Diabetes

What is diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. People with diabetes have problems converting the food they eat...

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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 in the body: elevated...

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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 insulin resistance. Insulin normally...

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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 risk factors for developing...

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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 no symptoms, it is...

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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 can reduce your risk...

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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 most effective treatment is...

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