Nearly 30 million Americans are living with diabetes — and millions remain undiagnosed. It could be because the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes are often subtle, and they usually develop slowly over time. It may also be because many people aren’t aware of their risk, what really causes diabetes, or even how serious diabetes complications can be.
Here, we separate fact from fiction and debunk common misconceptions about type 2 diabetes.
Dr. Sood is a board-certified Endocrinologist in private practice in New York City and an assistant professor at Hofstra School of Medicine.
Dr. Chaudhry is an Endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health in New York City.
References
American Diabetes Association. (2022). Statistics about diabetes.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Diseases. (2021). Diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Diseases. (2016). Symptoms and causes of diabetes.
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