Understanding what causes type 2 diabetes is crucial. The chronic condition occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin or use it efficiently, leading to a buildup of glucose in the ...

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 ...

Recently, researchers in Australia tested baricitinib, a drug used for rheumatoid arthritis, in people newly diagnosed with Type‑1 diabetes, showing promising results for early intervention.

Experts say the condition—formally known as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults—can result in health complications if it isn’t diagnosed and treated properly.

About 1.9 million people in the United States have type 1 diabetes, including an estimated 244,000 kids and teens, according ...

People with type 2 diabetes usually have a higher risk of pancreatic cancer compared with people without type 2 diabetes. But that risk may depend on how long you’ve had type 2 diabetes. People who ...

Type 2 diabetes boosts the risk of infections like cellulitis. This higher risk may be due to several factors, such as the effects of diabetes on the immune system and the skin. Without treatment, ...

Diabetes affects every part of the body, causing symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, and neuropathic pain, among others. These symptoms are not unique to diabetes: They are also common ...

Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (Lada), often called Type 1.5 diabetes, is a lesser-known condition that is frequently ...