Type 2 Diabetes
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Diabetes: The Quiet Condition
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What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Featured Articles
Heart-Related Diabetic Deaths Plummet
By janefarrell2
Heart-related deaths among diabetes patients have dropped almost 40 percent over several years, according to a new study. Researchers at the federal Centers for Diseas Control (CDC) came to Read more →
By janefarrell2
Heart-related deaths among diabetes patients have dropped almost 40 percent over several years, according to a new study. Researchers at the federal Centers for Diseas Control (CDC) came to Read more →
Eat Slowly & Prevent Diabetes?
By Third Age
If you scarf down your meals quickly without savoring what you're eating, you could be raising your chances of becoming a diabetic by a whopping 2½ times. That's the conclusion of Read more →
By Third Age
If you scarf down your meals quickly without savoring what you're eating, you could be raising your chances of becoming a diabetic by a whopping 2½ times. That's the conclusion of Read more →
Eight Surprising Facts About Diabetes
By janefarrell2
Did you know that more than 25 percent of Americans over the age of sixty-five have Diabetes? And that the disease is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States? Even Read more →
By janefarrell2
Did you know that more than 25 percent of Americans over the age of sixty-five have Diabetes? And that the disease is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States? Even Read more →
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 Risk Factors Are you at risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes? Inside you'll find known risk factors for the condition. |
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 Diagnosis How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, process, and more. |
 Complications Can this condition lead to other health problems? Learn more about the known complications. |
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 Screening Learn more about the specific tests or exams given by your doctor to screen for Type 2 Diabetes. |
 Medications What medications offer relief or help with this condition? Are there side effects? Risks? Learn more. |
 Prevention How can you prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods. |
 Care Learn more about the day to day care of this condition. Changes to your activity, diet, exercise, and more. |
 Find a Doctor Do you need to contact a doctor about Type 2 Diabetes? Select a location to find a specialist in your area. |
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