Diabetes

A metabolic disorder that interferes with the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels and can cause a variety of symptoms, including frequent urination, fatigue, weight loss, thirst, blurred vision, and, over time, can lead to serious complications.

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Clinical Trials
New drugs and medical treatments need to go through a series tests called clinical trials. This is how new and better treatments are made possible.

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Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce insulin or does not use it properly. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Diabetes in Children
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system destroys insulin-producing cells. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Diabetic Eye Disease
Poorly managed diabetes can cause several diabetic eye diseases—including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy, worrisome because it can affect the health of both mother and baby.

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Hyperglycemia
A condition in which a person's blood glucose level is higher than normal. It's also known as high blood sugar.

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Lab Testing With Quick Results
Laboratory tests that used to take days to come back can now be performed instantly and accurately, using point-of-care tests.

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