Type 2 diabetes
A common long-term metabolic disorder where the body does not use the hormone insulin (produced by the pancreas) properly. This results in high blood-sugar levels.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
Is a type of:
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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What are the causes and consequences of type two diabetes in children (non-hereditary)?
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I was diagnosed with pre diabetes. Should i treat it as if I have type two diabetes?
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If you have type two diabetes should you see a diabetes specialist or a regular m.D.?
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How does eating healthy foods help someone who already has type two diabetes if it can't be cured?
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I am have type two diabetes and my sugars are not in control right know I take insulin. Now I have coffe ground diareah ?
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I'm experiencing dry orgasms due to my type two diabetes. If I get my blood surgars under control will I have regular ejectlations again?
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What's to be expected? Might type two diabetes ever go away?
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Why is sugar considered an allergic food for someone whose parents had type two diabetes?
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How could I have to type 2 diabetes two months ago and then have my blood taken and it shows I am hyperglycemic now?
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Have type two diabetes, best sweetener. Been using Great Value Stevia. Has Maltodextrin. Been using for guitar a while. Thanks?
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Would type two diabetes show on comp metabolic panel or must a fasting glucose test be done?
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A 56-year old female asked:
My husband has type 2 diabetes. Yesterday he went on a two mile hike. His night time blood sugar we're high and still elevated this morning. Why?
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For type 2 diabetes, if someone has to choose between whole grain sorghum flour and whole grain wheat flour, which one of the two would b better?
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I have hypertension and type two diabetes, occassionally, I have modetate swelling in my feet and ankles.Whats the cause?
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For a person early 70's, slight blood pressure 130, with type 2 diabetes using insulin before meals, which of the two is better atacand or micardis (telmisartan)?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Is diabetes genetic? I think i may be diabetic, my mom just got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I have two symptoms of it. Should i get tested?
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I had a blood test two days ago where it said my blood sugar was 82. I have ate a lot of sugar in the last two days. Is it possible to develop type 2 diabetes in that time span even if I eat healthy from now on?
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I have type two diabetes and my legs and thigh itch all over. My glucose test in the mornings before meal is like 135 average?
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Could type two diabetes cause a maculopapular rash on your face arms and legs that is occasionally itchy?
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Whats worse with the coronavirus, type 1 or type 2 diabetes?
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What is type 2 diabetes?
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What causes type 2 diabetes?
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Type 2 diabetes what to eat?
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Why did I get type 2 diabetes?
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Is type 2 diabetes sex-linked?
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