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Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a disease in which the body does not respond to insulin. It is characterized by high blood sugar levels. For type 2 diabetes, treatment starts with lifestyle modifications including losing weight, quitting smoking, exercising and adopting a healthy, balanced diet.

Fast Facts:

• -- Type 2 accounts for 90 to 95 percent of diagnosed diabetes.
• -- Most often appears in people older than 40.
• -- Increasingly being seen in teens and children.
• -- Can be present without symptoms.
• -- Common symptoms include fatigue, increased thirst, or increased appetite.
• -- Genetics research has identified mutations that lead to increased susceptibility.

See also Diabetes (Type 1)

5 Great Resources on Diabetes (Type 2)

• National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Basics About Diabetes
• Wikipedia: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2: Description of Type 2 Diabetes
• WebMD: Type 2 Diabetes Overview
• Diabetes.com: Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
• eMedicine: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 -- A Review

5 Latest Headlines on Diabetes (Type 2)

• More Diabetes (Type 2) News from Topix

What is Diabetes (Type 2)?

• Mayo Clinic: Type 2 Diabetes
• A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Complete Description of Type 2 Diabetes
• Intelihealth: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• American Diabetes Association: All about Type 2 Diabetes
• Healthination Video: What Diabetes Is
• eMedTV: Type 2 Diabetes Information with Educational Videos

What Are The Symptoms of Diabetes (Type 2)?

• American Diabetes Association: Symptoms of Diabetes, including an online Diabetes Risk Test
• HealthCentral: Diabetes Symptoms and Diagnosis
• Diabetes Monitor: Although Gradual, Symptoms Should Not Go Ignored
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Symptoms to Watch for with Type 2 Diabetes
• Everyday Health: Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

What Are The Causes and Complications of Diabetes (Type 2)?

• Mayo Clinic: Type 2 Diabetes: Causes and Risk Factors
• eMedicine: Diabetes, Type 2 -- Clinical
• Healthwise: Type 2 Diabetes: Living With Complications
• American Heart Association: Info and Links about Diabetes Including Complications

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Diabetes (Type 2)?

• Up To Date: Diabetes Type 2: Treatment
• Real Age Diabetes Center: Take Control of Diabetes
• Revolution Health: Medications for Type 2 Diabetes
• Alpha Online: Medications and Their Limitations
• Starlix: Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Options
• Minnesota Community Measurement: The D5: Managing Diabetes in Minnesota

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Diabetes (Type 2)?

• YouTube: Ask the Holistic Doctor
• eHow: How to Use Holistic Medicine to Treat Diabetes
• Holistic Online: Ayurvedic Treatment of Diabetes
• Holistic Diabetes Treatment: A Holistic Discussion by Walter Last
• National Institutes of Health: Treating Type 2 Diabetes with Dietary Supplements
• Net Health Book: Online Health Book for Alternative Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Diabetes (Type 2)?

• Caremark: What are The DifferentStages of Type 2 Diabetes?
• MedicineWorld.org: Type 2 Diabetes Stages
• Lilly Diabetes: Common Treatment Stages for Diabetes
• aHealthyMe: Blue Cross Blue Shield Description of Stages
• Intelihealth: Type 2 Diabetes Prognosis

How Do You Prevent Diabetes (Type 2)?

• American Diabetes Association: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
• Harvard School of Public Health: Simple Steps to Preventing Diabetes
• Supercourse: Online Course for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
• BMJ: Ways to Prevent Diabetes
• WebMD: Guide to Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

• YouTube: Belly Fat Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Diabetes (Type 2)

• Amy Tenderich: Diabetes Mine
• Janet "Jenny" Ruhl: What They Don't Tell You About Diabetes
• Diabetes Talkfest Blog: Gina's Talkfest Blog
• Talkfest: Diabetes Blog Network
• Living with Diabetes: Anonymous Blog with Lots of Good Advice and Good Thoughts
• Battle Diabetes Blog: Ken Savage's Diabetes Blog
• dLife: Julia's Blog on Diabetes
• The Diabetes Blog: Archived Blog Entries Help Learn About Diabetes

Foundations and Support Groups on Diabetes (Type 2)

• ADA.org: American Diabetes Association
• WebMD Support Board: Those affected by Type 2 Diabetes Support Group
• Daily Strength: Diabetes Type 2 Support Groups
• Diabetes Support Forum: Find Support and Information on Diabetes

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Diabetes (Type 2)

• Children with Diabetes: Chat Room
• Diabetes Talkfest: DTF Chat Room
• Diabetes Daily: David and Elizabeth Edelman Diabetes Chat Room
• American Diabetes Association: Message Boards
• Diabetes Chat: Diabetes Chat & Message Boards.

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Diabetes (Type 2)

• New England Journal of Medicine: Collection of articles on Type 2 Diabetes
• PubMed Central: Diabetes Type 2 search
• Google Scholar: Diabetes Type 2 Search Results

Clinical Trials on Diabetes (Type 2)

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Diabetes Type 2 Clinical Trial Listing
• CenterWatch: Diabetes Type 2 Clinical Trial Search Results

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