Signs and symptoms
... Type 2 diabetes develops slowly. Many people have type 2 diabetes for several years before receiving a diagnosis, most often through routine screening tests. When signs and symptoms do develop, they o...

Causes
... During digestion, your body breaks down carbohydrates from foods such as bread, rice, pasta, vegetables, fruits and milk products into various sugar molecules. One of these sugar molecules is glucose,...

Risk factors
... Although researchers don''t fully understand why some people get type 2 diabetes and others don''t, it''s clear that certain factors increase your risk. These factors include: Family history. Your cha...

When to seek medical advice
... See your doctor right away if you notice any of the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes, especially increased thirst and urination. And if you have type 2 diabetes, get regular checkups to monitor y...

Screening and diagnosis
... Many people first learn they have type 2 diabetes through blood tests done for another condition or as part of a routine physical exam. But in some cases, type 2 diabetes may not be detected before da...