What are common questions about diabetes?
Diabetes 101: Commonly Asked Questions
- Remind me again — there are multiple kinds of diabetes?
- Are you born with diabetes?
- Did (s)he eat too much sugar?
- Does being overweight cause diabetes?
- Is there a pill for diabetes?
- Is diabetes rare in children?
- Is it true children with diabetes can’t exercise?
What is Type 2 diabetes characterized by?
Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease in which the risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, microvascular events, and mortality are all strongly associated with hyperglycemia (1). The disease course is primarily characterized by a decline in β-cell function and worsening of insulin resistance.
What are the recommendations for type 2 diabetes screening?
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for abnormal blood glucose and type 2 diabetes in adults 40 to 70 years of age who are overweight or obese, and repeating testing every three years if results are normal. Individuals at higher risk should be considered for earlier and more frequent screening.
What are the 5 symptoms of Type 2 diabetes?
The early signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes can include:
- Frequent urination.
- Increased thirst.
- Always feeling hungry.
- Feeling very tired.
- Blurry vision.
- Slow healing of cuts and wounds.
- Tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands or feet.
- Patches of dark skin.
What questions should an endocrinologist ask for Diabetes?
Questions to Ask an Endocrinologist
- Why you might see an endocrinologist.
- Before your appointment.
- Is my diabetes under control?
- What do the test results mean — and what remains unknown?
- Is my fatigue — or any other issue — actually hormone-related?
- What are the side effects of the medications I need to take?
Why is it hard to diagnose type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes usually is diagnosed with the hemoglobin A1C test, but if that test isn’t available or you have a hemoglobin variant that makes testing difficult, your doctor will need to order another blood glucose test….Hemoglobin A1C Test.
| A1C Result | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5.7% to 6.4% | Prediabetes |
| 6.5% or higher | Diabetes |