This article is a reprint from medicalxpress.com. Find other news and articles at https://www.medicalxpress.com. Dear Mayo Clinic: Diabetes runs in my family. My mother was diagnosed in her 20s and requires daily insulin. Last month, my 45-year-old sister was diagnosed and is now on medication. My doctor told me I was a pre-diabetic. I am …
The Link Between Obesity and Diabetes
Nearly 10% of Americans have diabetes, according to the CDC. Almost another 30% have pre-diabetes, which if left untreated can lead to type 2 diabetes (T2) within 5 years. More than 30% of adults in the United States are obese and more than 65% of adults with T2 are obese. So, does obesity cause diabetes, …
The Top 5 Ways to Manage Your Type 2 Diabetes
When you have Type 2 diabetes, you may think insulin or oral medications automatically become part of your life. But you may not have to depend on medications to effectively manage your condition. Type 2 diabetes affects the way your body manages sugar to make the energy you need to stay active. You develop the …