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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. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
Is a type of:
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 33-year old asked:
Which experimental treatments for type two diabetes?
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A 17-year old female asked:
What should I eat if I'm pregnant with type two diabetes?
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A 41-year old female asked:
Hi i have type 2 diabetes and have been ill (vomitting) for the past two days. im starting to worry?
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A 20-year old male asked:
My father and uncles have type two diabetes. They got it in their 40s when they got fat. Will I get it? How should i prevent it? is fat the cause?
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A 39-year old asked:
What are some treatments for type two diabetes?
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A 30-year old asked:
What are the causes and consequences of type two diabetes in children (non-hereditary)?
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A 47-year old asked:
How do you deal with type two diabetes when you have an eating disorder?
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A 34-year old asked:
If you have type two diabetes should you see a diabetes specialist or a regular M.D.?
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A 46-year old female asked:
Why is sugar considered an Allergic food for someone whose parents had type two diabetes?
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A 54-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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A 17-year old female asked:
Would type two diabetes show on comp metabolic panel or must a fasting glucose test be done?
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A 35-year old male asked about a female:
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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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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A 75-year old asked:
I have type two diabetes with mild neuropathy as my only symptom. I am not overweight. Like to have wine before dinner. Told to eat something before?
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A 61-year old male asked:
I have hypertension and type two diabetes, occassionally, I have modetate swelling in my feet and ankles.Whats the cause?
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A 73-year old female asked:
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 (candesartan) or Micardis (telmisartan)?
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A 17-year old female asked:
Could type two diabetes cause a maculopapular rash on your face arms and legs that is occasionally itchy?
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A 61-year old male asked:
I have type two diabetes, high bp & fair kidneys. I keep getting days of constant itching of eyes, esrs, face, arms. Whats the cause?
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A 45-year old asked:
What causes type 2 diabetes?
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A female asked:
Is type 2 diabetes sex-linked?
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A 37-year old female asked:
How do I beat type 2 diabetes?
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A 44-year old asked:
What exactly is type 2 diabetes?
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A 36-year old asked:
How is type 2 diabetes diagnosed?
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A 21-year old asked:
Is there a cure for type 2 diabetes?
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A 41-year old asked:
How can a person get type 2 diabetes?
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A 30-year old asked:
What is a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes?
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A 37-year old asked:
How do I know if I have type 2 diabetes?
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A 27-year old asked:
What kind of disorder is type 2 diabetes?
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A 18-year old asked:
How is type 1& type 2 Diabetes different??
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A 33-year old asked:
Is it possible that I have type 2 diabetes?
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