Type 2 Diabetes Information

By Rachel Martin, Reviewed by Hope Warshaw, RD, CDE, 2010

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for about 95 percent of all people with it. Find out more about this type 2 diabetes as well as how to treat it.

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About Type 2 Diabetes

Many people with type 2 diabetes don't show any symptoms of having the disease prior to being diagnosed with it. In fact, more than 6 million people in the U.S. have type 2 diabetes and don't yet know it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

However, some individuals do experience one or more of these so-called "classic" diabetes symptoms, including:
- increased thirst
- increased hunger
- weight loss
- blurred vision
- fatigue
- frequent urination
- frequent infections and/or slow-healing cuts or sores

If you experience any of these symptoms, schedule an appointment with your health-care provider and ask about having an A1C blood test or fasting or random blood glucose test.

Next: The Cause of Type 2 Diabetes

jette1 says:

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why can't anyone talk about type 1 diabetes? It is a life threating issue for children and some adults. 1 year ago my 11 year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. We had a really bad doctor, and no idea what to do. Thank God for the "Payton Manning Children's Hospital" in Indianapolis Indana, 65 miles away from our house. They saved my son's life. Maybe you should look at type 1 more often and dealing with a child with this disease. Not to mention the hospitals available.

3/24/2010 06:48:32 PM Report Abuse

lauraxt wrote:

i need some answers my dad has type 2 and his feet are swollen and he is in pain can someone help?

3/20/2010 07:54:51 PM Report Abuse

orearak wrote:

I am in the same situation and I guess I need to go see my doctor and get some advice. Anything new on your question?

1/26/2010 03:42:42 PM Report Abuse

lizsev10 wrote:

My blood sugar is always when first get out of bed ranging from 130 to 156..I do not take meds and how can I lower that?. elizabeth Sevilla

12/27/2009 01:04:10 PM Report Abuse