One of the ways diabetes can affect the body is by overstimulating the sweat glands. Because of this, it's harder to maintain a steady internal body temperature. Extreme fluctuations in blood sugar ...

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system attacks pancreatic beta cells. Type 2 diabetes happens when the body cannot use insulin effectively. The two types differ in symptoms, causes ...

Gestational diabetes is a common condition in which a person’s blood glucose (sugar) increases during pregnancy. While there are factors that can increase the risk of gestational diabetes—like having ...

Intermittent fasting may benefit people with type 2 diabetes. Many people believe that intermittent fasting can aid weight loss and offer other health benefits. This article examines whether this ...