Type 1.5 diabetes is often mistaken for type 2. Here is how to tell the difference and why the diagnosis matters.

Many people with type 2 diabetes don’t identify as being disabled, but the condition is a protected disability under federal law. You have certain protections at work and in public places if you live ...

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, ...

In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin or use it effectively. This leads to high blood sugar levels. People can manage type 2 diabetes with lifestyle changes, including changes ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows that 3 months of intermittent fasting reversed type 2 diabetes in nearly half of the study’s participants. Jeff Wasserman/Stocksy In a recent study, researchers ...

More than 38 million Americans have diabetes and of them, up to 95% have type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the condition usually develops in ...

Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes have some things in common, but they have different causes and management strategies. Diabetes is a disease that affects how your body turns the sugars in your food ...

It’s estimated that 38.4 million Americans live with diabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease, kidney disease and ...

Type 2 diabetes is the most common kind of diabetes. Lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, genetics, and some medications can cause you to develop the condition. It’s sometimes called ...

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition that happens when your body stops using insulin properly and sugar builds up in your blood. Insulin, a hormone, helps move sugar (also known as glucose) ...