What Treatments Are There for Diabetes?
Approximately 26 million people in the United States are living with type 2 diabetes, a progressive disease that causes the pancreas to produce an inadequate supply of insulin, which negatively affects blood sugar levels. Left untreated, type 2 diabetes can cause damage to the heart, eyes, feet, teeth, gums, nervous system, blood vessels, and kidneys. Symptoms may include increased thirst, sudden weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, and genital area itching. Thankfully, there are several treatments that have been shown to be effective for type 2 diabetes.
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