Consumer information about the types of type 2 diabetes medications. Read about the side effects of Precose, Diabinese, Amaryl, Glucophage, Actos, Avandia, Starlix, Prandin, and more. Drug interactions, dosing, storage, and breastfeeding and pregnancy safety information is provided.

Treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and prediabetes include insulin, a diabetic diet, exercise, and medication. Guidelines for diabetes treatment varies by person. Learn about specific medications including side effects, and diet plan programs for diabetes, and other diabetes treatment options.

Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the cells cannot use blood sugar efficiently to meet the body’s needs. Symptoms include excessive thirst, frequent urination and weight loss, but many people don't know they have it without a blood test. Treatment options include medications, a type 2 diabetes diet, and other lifestyle changes.

Prediabetes is a condition in which a person's blood sugar is higher than it should be, but it's not high enough to be full blown diabetes. Symptoms, signs, foods to eat, foods to avoid, healthy diet, exercise, and an prediabetes or HbA1c chart are provided.

Insulin resistance is a condition that is a precursor to developing type 2 diabetes. Causes of insulin resistance include metabolic syndrome, pregnancy, stress, obesity, and inactivity. Read about symptoms, risk factors, diet, reduce, reversal, testing, and prevention.

Type 2 diabetes can be prevented naturally with a healthy lifestyle, for example, a Mediterranean diet, getting more exercise, quitting smoking, reducing stress, and in some cases, a combination of lifestyle changes and medication.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NASH, is a disease due to an abnormal accumulation of fat within the liver. Eventually, NASH scars the liver, and it ultimately leads to cirrhosis or liver cancer. Usually, NASH causes no symptoms, but later in the progression of the disease, it may cause jaundice, blood clots, and coma. Treatment for fatty liver includes diet, exercise, medication, and surgery.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms include: acne, obesity, irregular or no periods, and excess hair growth. PCOS treatment depends on the woman's stage of life, which can include medication, birth control pills, and fertility treatments when pregnancy is desired.

Metabolic syndrome risk factors include high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance. Prevention and treatment include lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and medication.

Lipodystrophy is a syndrome in which body fat tissue is lost or abnormally accumulated in the whole body or just areas of it. Three forms of this disease are genetic (familial), acquired due to previous infections or HIV treatment), and congenital (present at birth). Diabetics often get it if they inject insulin in the same spot over a period of time.

Glucose tolerance test, was a routine oral glucose tolerance test ordered to diagnose type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Preparation, tests results interpretation, and testing during pregnancy are included.

Panic attacks may be a symptom of an anxiety disorder. Signs of a panic attack include palpitations, shortness of breath, shaking, and chest pain. Learn about causes and treatment.

What are oral diabetes medications and how do they work? Side effects, types, and differences among diabetes medications, warnings, examples, and precautions are described.

Information on types of prescription oral (non-insulin) diabetes medications. Side effects, drug interactions, warnings, and precautions are included.