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Diabetes - Type 2 |
Type 2 diabetes |
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (formerly Diabetes mellitus type II andalso known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes, NIDDM or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disorder.
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Diabetes - Type 2 Symptoms1-2 of 5 more...
Signs and symptoms
... Type 2 diabetes develops slowly. Many people have type 2 diabetes for several years before receiving a diagnosis, most often through routine screening tests. When signs and symptoms do develop, they o...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... During digestion, your body breaks down carbohydrates from foods such as bread, rice, pasta, vegetables, fruits and milk products into various sugar molecules. One of these sugar molecules is glucose,...
Source: MayoClinic
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Complications
... Type 2 diabetes can be easy to ignore, especially in the early stages when you''re feeling fine and have no symptoms. But diabetes is insidious, affecting almost every major organ in your body, includ...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Controlling your blood sugar is essential to feeling healthy and avoiding long-term complications of type 2 diabetes. Some people are able to control their blood sugar with diet and exercise alone. Ot...
Source: MayoClinic
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Overview
... Type 2 diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose). This sugar is vital to your health because it''s your body''s main source of fuel. Type 2 dia...
Source: MayoClinic
Dysautonomia Information Page ... Dysautonomia refers to a disorder of autonomic nervous system (ANS) function. Most physicians view dysautonomia in terms of failure of the sympathetic or parasympathetic components of the ANS, but dys...
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies for Diabetes
... The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, part of the National Institutes of Health, defines complementary and alternative medicine as a "group of diverse medical and health care...
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Diabetes - Type 2 Articles
- Am I at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
... Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. People with diabetes have problems converting food to energy. After a meal, food is broken down into a sugar called glucose, which... - Depression and Diabetes
... Symptoms of Depression Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activitie... - Diabetes
... Simply stated, diabetes means the body has lost its main source of fuel, and the body cannot survive without fuel. Diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas, a little organ near the stomach that p... - Diabetes in African Americans
... Today, diabetes mellitus is one of the most serious health challenges facing the United States. The following statistics illustrate the magnitude of this disease among African Americans. 2.8 million A... - Diabetes in American Indians and Alaska Natives
... Diabetes mellitus is one of the most serious health challenges facing American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States today. The disease is very common in many tribes, and morbidity and morta... - Diabetes in Hispanic Americans
... Diabetes in Hispanic Americans is a serious health challenge because of the increased prevalence of diabetes in this population, the greater number of risk factors for diabetes in Hispanics, the great... - Diabetes Overview
... Almost everyone knows someone who has diabetes. An estimated 18.2 million people in the United States--6.3 percent of the population--have diabetes, a serious, lifelong condition. Of those, 13 million...
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