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Diabetes

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is diabetes?
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  2. How does diabetes occur?
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  3. How many people have diabetes?
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  4. What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
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  5. Is there a type of diabetes that is associated with pregnancy?
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  6. What causes diabetes?
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  7. Who is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes?
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  8. Can diabetes be prevented?
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  9. What is pre-diabetes?
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  10. Why does being overweight or obese put me at risk for developing diabetes?
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  11. What steps can I take to lose weight to prevent type 2 diabetes?
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  12. Are diet and exercise beneficial even after diabetes develops?
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  13. Can lifestyle changes help older people avoid diabetes?
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  14. What are the signs of diabetes?
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  15. How do doctors diagnose diabetes and pre-diabetes?
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  16. When should I be tested for diabetes?
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  17. How do I take care of my diabetes every day?
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  18. What kind of meal plan should a person with diabetes follow?
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  19. If I have diabetes, should I avoid all sweets and sugars?
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  20. How important is exercise in controlling diabetes?
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  21. What types of exercise should I do?
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  22. What kinds of medication do people take for diabetes?
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  23. How are insulin and diabetes pills taken?
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  24. What are the ABCs of diabetes?
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  25. Why is the A1C test important in managing diabetes?
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  26. Does Medicare help pay for services and supplies for people with diabetes?
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  27. What are clinical trials?
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  28. Why do people participate in clinical trials?
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  29. How do I find more information about participating in an NIH diabetes-related clinical trial?
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