Type 2 Diabetes
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Diabetes: The Quiet Condition
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What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Featured Articles
Skipping Breakfast May Up Diabetes Risk
By Third Age
If you're overweight and you skip breakfast, you will experience acute insulin resistance, a condition that is a risk factor for diabetes if it becomes chronic. That's the finding of a study Read more →
By Third Age
If you're overweight and you skip breakfast, you will experience acute insulin resistance, a condition that is a risk factor for diabetes if it becomes chronic. That's the finding of a study Read more →
The Diabetes "Breathalyzer"
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Newly developed sensor technology could detect and monitor diabetes through breath analysis alone, according to a release from the University of Pittsburgh. The findings are published in the Read more →
By Third Age
Newly developed sensor technology could detect and monitor diabetes through breath analysis alone, according to a release from the University of Pittsburgh. The findings are published in the Read more →
Diabetes Drug Risks Not Published
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Investigators in the UK have found evidence suggesting that potential harm from new diabetes drugs in industry studies has not been published. Full details were published in the British Medical Read more →
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Investigators in the UK have found evidence suggesting that potential harm from new diabetes drugs in industry studies has not been published. Full details were published in the British Medical 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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