When Phyllisa Deroze was told she had diabetes in a Fayetteville, North Carolina, emergency department years ago, she was handed pamphlets with information on two types of the disease. One had ...

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.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition in which levels of sugar (glucose) build up in your bloodstream. Regular physical activity can help control blood sugar levels as well as reduce cardiovascular ...

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Type 2 diabetes, linked to insulin resistance, affects a significant portion of the American population, many undiagnosed. Pre-diabetes, also caused by insulin resistance, often progresses to Type 2 ...

Share on Pinterest A new study finds an insulin taken once a week may help people control their blood sugar levels. Oscar Wong/Getty Images A new study finds that a once-a-week insulin shot may help ...

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 ...