Conditions

Additional conditions more likely in those diagnosed later in life.

Use of high temperature, open flame for cooking both red meat and chicken associated with increased risk.

Study shows greater than 20% weight decrease, especially in men, can significantly increase risk of fragility fractures.

Dental exams may be earlier predictor of disease than even blood tests.

Researchers compare fasting BG, HbA1c and 2-hour plasma glucose test.

Trials find intensive control reduced cardiovascular events in high-risk, diagnosed patients.

Excessive weight gain due to intensive therapy can lead to increased cardiovascular risk factors.

Risk of diabetes diagnosis higher in those who lost weight after age 25, but study finds result statistically insignificant.

Men and women with type 2 have different risk for obesity-related cancer when compared with general population.

Only 3.1% Americans engage in activities to prevent a diabetes diagnosis.