Type 2 diabetes is a slow-progressing disease, and symptoms aren’t always obvious. You may have had diabetes for years before you received a diagnosis or even noticed any symptoms, such as increased thirst or hunger, frequent urination, or recurring infections. When you have diabetes, you’re at higher risk for certain diseases, so it’s important to pay attention to symptoms of possible complications. Learn how to spot the symptoms of nerve, kidney, and heart damage, and mouth, skin, and hearing conditions before they progress.
The first step to better health is understand your risks. This quiz helps determine your risk for type 2 diabetes.
This interactive tool featuring three dimensional anatomical models allows you to see and understand how type 2 diabetes can affect your body.
People with type 2 diabetes are at significantly higher risk to develop hypertension and suffer heart attacks.
One of the most common types diabetes complications are foot problems. Learn why foot issues can be dangerous.
Did you know unchecked blood sugar can lead to vision deterioration and even blindness?
Type 2 diabetes also affects a person's emotional well-being—those with diabetes are at higher risk for depression and other mental health issues.
