Obesity & Diabetes
Plain-English articles on obesity & diabetes, written for patients, from the team running obesity & diabetes clinical studies across the country.
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Diabetes Clinical Trials- What Patients Need to Know
Participating in research studies is a way to help scientists understand your health condition. Learn if diabetes clinical trials are right for you.
Endocrine System Questions for Patients
Do you have endocrine system questions? Learn about the endocrine system and the many different ways it can affect your body.
Type 2 Diabetes: Know the Risk Factors
Understanding the risk factors for type 2 diabetes will help you take control of your health. Learn if you are at risk so you can make healthy lifestyle choices.
Are There Any Promising Treatments for Diabetes?
Diabetes, a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to a lack of insulin in the body, cannot be cured.
The Positive Effects of Weight Loss on Type 2 Diabetes
Weight loss can have a positive effect on type 2 diabetes. With healthy eating habits and adding daily exercise to your routine, you may be able to eliminate the threat of type 2 diabetes. Being overweight can lead to this disease; losing weight can stop it.
How Does Metformin Help Type 2 Diabetes?
Metformin has been the primary drug of choice to treat Type 2 diabetes for many years.
4 Questions to Ask Before a Diabetes Clinical Trial
If you are researching a particular diabetes clinical trial, there are 4 important questions you should ask.
Type 2 Diabetes in Children – The Silent Symptoms
The high blood sugar levels created by type 2 diabetes in children can have a serious impact on all of the child’s major organs.