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Type 2 Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Type 2 diabetes is the more common form of diabetes, and it used to be called adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis for type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 Treatments: Diabetes Medications, Exercise, and Eating Well

Type 2 diabetes treatment options are all about controlling blood glucose levels. Intro to diabetes medications, exercise, and eating well.

3 Diabetes Prevention Tips

How to Prevent Pre-diabetes from Becoming Type 2 Diabetes
If you've been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, it's time to take some steps to prevent type 2 diabetes. Article provides 3 tips for diabetes prevention, including losing weight, eating healthy, and exercising.

Gestational Diabetes Treatments

How to Treat Diabetes During Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes is diabetes during pregnancy. Learn how eating well, exercising, and taking medications may help you protect your baby.

Could vegetarianism keep diabetes at bay?

04/21/2011
While this does not apply to everyone, type 2, diabetes is typically caused by obesity and a lack of physical exercise.

People with type 2 diabetes should avoid caffeine, researchers say

04/25/2011
Although previous research has indicated that drinking caffeine may yield a protective effect against type 2 diabetes, a recent study published in the Journal of Caffeine Research (JCR) indicates that the stimulant may exacerbate the negative effects of eating sugary foods.

Compound found in tangerines may help protect against type 2 diabetes

04/25/2011
Individuals who have a family history of type 2 diabetes or those with pre-diabetes may consider eating more tangerines.

People with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes have several options for treating nerve pain

04/26/2011
Many people who suffer from type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes experience nerve pain in their hands and feet. Now, the American Academy of Neurology has released new guidelines for treating this type of discomfort, according to a recent review published in the journal Neurology.

Researchers look to delve deeper into common type 2 diabetes surgery phenomenon

04/22/2011
There is a phenomenon out there for type 2 diabetes patients who undergo metabolic surgery and suddenly recover from their condition before they even begin to lose weight.