Type 2 Diabetes Where To Begin

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Of the more than 30 million Americans with diabetes, 90% have type 2 diabetes, while the remainder has type 1, or insulin-dependent diabetes.

In type 1 diabetes, the body's own immune system damages the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Type 1 diabetes can't be cured and requires daily insulin treatment. In contrast, type 2 diabetes can be managed by diet and lifestyle changes, although some people will also need medication to manag...