Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. The two types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2. Symptoms of diabetes include increased urine output, thirst, hunger, and fatigue. Treatment of diabetes depends on the type.

Type 2 Diabetes Pictures Slideshow

Watch this slideshow to understand type 2 diabetes and learn the warning signs. You'll see a pictorial overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Quiz

Take the Diabetes Quiz and learn the causes, signs, symptoms, and types of this growing epidemic. What does diabetes have to do with obesity and diet? Learn about life as a diabetic.

Hypoglycemia

Learn about hypoglycemia, which is caused by low blood sugar. The symptoms of hypoglycemia may include anxiety, sweating, tremor, palpitations, nausea, and weakness. Consuming lifesavers, table sugar, soda, and juice are good treatment options.

Diabetes Foot Problems

For people with diabetes, too much glucose in the blood can cause serious foot complications such as nerve damage, infection, ulcers and even amputation. Watch this slideshow on diabetes related foot problems and help prevent serious complications.

Celebrities & Diabetes

Watch this slideshow of pictures of celebrities with type 1 or type 2 diabetes including Halle Berry, Salma Hayek, and Nick Jonas from The Jonas Brothers.