Although genetics plays a part, obesity is a major reason people develop type 2 diabetes.
Some racial and ethnic groups are at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Although obesity is a risk factor, not all people with type 2 diabetes are overweight.
Most family physicians and internal medicine specialists are qualified to care for uncomplicated type 2 diabetes.
They focus on asthma, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, prostate cancer and immune function.
Just a few weeks ago, his licence was under threat because of his type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes rates are growing dramatically in the United States and Western Europe.
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The result of both long-term type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus is end-organ damage.
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Belviq treatment was associated with favorable changes in glycemic control in those with type 2 diabetes.
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In fact, 25 years ago, type 2 diabetes was nearly unheard of in children.
According to the CDC, 10.9 million Americans 65 and older have type 2 diabetes.
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Experts called for action to tackle the underlying causes of Type 2 diabetes, such as insulin resistance.
Just this week another study reported that night shifts are linked to type 2 diabetes risk.
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Byetta (exenatide) is a relatively new drug and was approved to treat type 2 diabetes in 2005.
The drug was being tested in patients with stage 4 chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes.
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The maker of Type 2 diabetes drug Januvia had a few promising drugs fail in tests recently.
More importantly, if this development program is successful, it will benefit millions of patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Type 2 diabetes usually occurs in those who are age 45 and older and those who are overweight.
According to Diabetes UK, statistics show that over 80% of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are overweight.
The 20 participants, who all had type 2 diabetes, were given either GLP-1 or saline for six weeks continuously.
Some of the ones most people are aware are linked are heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.
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The second group took the Type 2 diabetes drug metformin twice a day.
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However, it has a big commitment to type 2 diabetes therapy with Januvia.
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Drinking large amounts of soda can increase your risk of developing metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and dental caries.
The team studied 18 weight-related medical conditions, including cardiac disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, stroke and lower back pain.
The researchers took into account smoking, weight, physical activity, type 2 diabetes, and other factors that could influence the results.
Such patients are at high risk of death due to obesity-related illnesses, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
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However, Deen knew she had Type 2 diabetes for three years, but did not disclose this until the signing.
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More than 3, 600 American kids are diagnosed annually with type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition once reserved for overweight adults.
GLP-1 also plays a role in insulin production - and is present in lower concentrations in people with type 2 diabetes.
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