Diabetes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is diabetes?
- How does diabetes occur?
- How many people have diabetes?
- What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
- Is there a type of diabetes that is associated with pregnancy?
- What causes diabetes?
- Who is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes?
- Can diabetes be prevented?
- What is pre-diabetes?
- How can weight loss and exercise help?
- What steps can I take to lose weight to prevent type 2 diabetes?
- Are diet and exercise beneficial even after diabetes develops?
- Can lifestyle changes help older people avoid diabetes?
- What are the signs of diabetes?
- How do doctors diagnose diabetes and pre-diabetes?
- When should I be tested for diabetes?
- How do I take care of my diabetes every day?
- What kind of meal plan should a person with diabetes follow?
- How important is exercise in controlling diabetes?
- If I have diabetes, should I avoid all sweets and sugars?
- How important is exercise in controlling diabetes?
- What types of exercise should I do?
- What kinds of medication do people take for diabetes?
- How is insulin taken?
- How are diabetes pills taken?
- What are the ABCs of diabetes?
- Why is the A1C test important in managing diabetes?
- Does Medicare help pay for services and supplies for people with diabetes?
- What are clinical trials?
- What diabetes clinical trials are currently underway?
- Why do people participate in clinical trials?
- How do I find more information about participating in an NIH diabetes-related trial?