Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic disorders worldwide, but not all types are the same. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes differ in causes, age of onset, treatment methods, and long-term effects.

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects how the body regulates blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is the main source of energy for cells, and its uptake depends on insulin, a hormone produced ...

When I receive questions about pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, it’s clear there is considerable confusion surrounding the underlying cause, which is insulin resistance, so let's start with some ...

A new study published in JSCAI has revealed a lower risk of cardiovascular events for patients with Type 1 diabetes (often called juvenile diabetes) compared to those with Type 2 diabetes. The ...

Type 1.5 diabetes isn’t a myth. It shares features of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes — it develops in adults, like Type 2, but involves an autoimmune process, like Type 1. Because symptoms often ...

Type 2 diabetes, linked to insulin resistance, affects a significant portion of the American population, many undiagnosed. Pre-diabetes, also caused by insulin resistance, often progresses to Type 2 ...