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• Type 1 Diabetes
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Gestational Diabetes
• Overview
• Symptoms
• Causes
• Risks
• Types
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Complications

• What Is Diabetes?

  Diabetes is a number of diseases that involve problems with the hormone insulin. There is no cure for diabetes.

• What Are the Different Types of Diabetes?

  There are three major types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.

• What Is Diabetes Insipidus?

  Diabetes insipidus causes you to have an almost unquenchable thirst and your body to make a lot of urine.

• What Is Gestagenic Diabetes Insipidus?

  Gestational DI, or gestagenic diabetes insipidus, is a rare disorder that happens in pregnancy, usually in the third trimester.

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• Signs & Symptoms of Diabetes

  The warning signs of diabetes can be so mild that you don't notice them. That's especially true of type 2 diabetes.

• Diagnosis of Diabetes

  Diabetes diagnostic tests include a fasting plasma glucose test, oral glucose tolerance test, or random plasma glucose test.

• Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing

  An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) shows how well your body handles sugar from foods.

• Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Testing

  The hemoglobin A1c test is an important blood test that shows how well your diabetes is being controlled.

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• Understanding Your Diabetes Treatment Options

  You cannot treat diabetes on your own. Your doctor will help you make a diabetes treatment plan that is right for you.

• Your Diabetes Care Team

  Different doctors can help you manage different aspects of your diabetes. Find out who you need on your team.

• Types of Insulin

  Many forms of insulin treat diabetes, including rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, long-acting, and pre-mixed.

• Toujeo Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes

  Toujeo is an injectable insulin medication for the treatment of diabetes (type 1 or type 2) in people who are 6 years old and older. It is a long-acting form of insulin, which allows it to last for a long time in the body to help control blood sugars.

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• High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia)

  Blood sugar control is at the center of any diabetes treatment plan. High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, is a major concern.

• Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

  People with diabetes get hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when their bodies don't have enough sugar to use as fuel.

• Continuous Glucose Monitoring

  Continuous glucose monitors are FDA-approved systems that track your blood sugar levels day and night.

• How and When to Test Your Blood Sugar

  Most people with diabetes need to check their glucose levels regularly. The results help you and your doctor manage those levels.

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• Nerve Pain and Diabetes

  Nerve pain caused by diabetes, known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, can be severe, constant, and hard to treat.

• Skin Conditions and Diabetes

  Skin conditions related to diabetes are common. Most can be successfully treated before they turn into a serious problem.

• Kidney Disease and Diabetes

  Diabetic nephropathy -- kidney disease that results from diabetes -- is the No. 1 cause of kidney failure.

• Infections and Diabetes

  Most infections in people with diabetes can be treated. But you have to be able to spot the symptoms. Learn what to look for.

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• What Is Type 2 Diabetes?

  Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease that keeps your body from using insulin the way it should.

• Prediabetes (Borderline Diabetes)

  Prediabetes is when your blood sugar level is higher than it should be but not enough for your doctor to diagnose diabetes.

• What is Insulin Resistance?

  Insulin resistance is when cells in your muscles, fat, and liver don’t respond well to insulin.

• Early Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

  You might not know that you have type 2 diabetes until it affects your health. Symptoms can come on slowly.

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• Type 1 Diabetes

  Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which your immune system destroys insulin-making cells in your pancreas.

• Might My Child Have Type 1 Diabetes?

  Know the symptoms of type 1 diabetes so you can help keep your child healthy.

• Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot for Diabetes

  For those with diabetes, an insulin shot delivers medicine into the subcutaneous tissue.

• What to Eat When You Have Type 1 Diabetes

  It's important to eat a healthy diet when you have type 1 diabetes. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy tasty food.

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• What Causes Gestational Diabetes?

  Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that you get only when you're pregnant.

• Gestational Diabetes: Can I Lower My Risk?

  Although some things mean you're more likely to get gestational diabetes, you can steps to lower your risk.

• Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes Screening

  All pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes during their pregnancy.

• How Is Gestational Diabetes Treated?

  If you have gestational diabetes, you'll need to get your blood sugar under control to protect your health and your baby's.

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• Questions for Your Doctor About Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

  Whether you're newly diagnosed with diabetic macular edema or already in treatment, learn how to make the most of your doctor appointment.

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