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Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.

5 Textbook Signs You Could Have Type 2 Diabetes
5 Textbook Signs You Could Have Type 2 Diabetes2:13
Signs Your Type 2 Diabetes Medications Are Working (or if It’s Time to Change Treatment)
Signs Your Type 2 Diabetes Medications Are Working (or if It’s Time to Change Treatment)1:57
How Is Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosed? 3 Key Tests to Know About
How Is Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosed? 3 Key Tests to Know About1:48
The 6 Biggest Diabetes Complications and How to Avoid Them
The 6 Biggest Diabetes Complications and How to Avoid Them3:11
What Is Type 2 Diabetes? Key Facts You Need to Know
What Is Type 2 Diabetes? Key Facts You Need to Know3:11
Doctors Wish You’d Ignore These 4 Myths About Diabetes Type 2
Doctors Wish You’d Ignore These 4 Myths About Diabetes Type 22:20
Knowing These 6 Numbers Can Help Control Your Diabetes
Knowing These 6 Numbers Can Help Control Your Diabetes3:13
What Are Symptoms of Insulin Resistance?
What Are Symptoms of Insulin Resistance?1:35

What Are Symptoms of Insulin Resistance?

In early insulin resistance, there aren't usually symptoms — they develop later.

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Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD

Updated on November 29, 2024

Learn more here about how insulin functions in the body, possible complications from insulin resistance, testing that's available, and more.

References

Alvarez, S., et al. (2023). Prediabetes. StatPearls [Internet].

American Diabetes Association. (n.d.). Understanding A1C.

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