Alcohol gets a bad rap for a lot of reasons, but does it really raise your risk of diabetes? Nearly 1 in every 10 Americans develops diabetes, most of which is type 2 diabetes. Risk factors for type 2 ...

If you have type 2 diabetes, you often have to think about things that aren’t a problem for other people: Do I have enough medication for my upcoming weekend getaway? Will there be appetizers at ...

The primary function of ADH1C is ethanol oxidation. A common polymorphism of this gene is associated with a slower rate of oxidation and may increase exposure to ethanol. Therefore, we hypothesized ...

You can develop high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) with type 2 diabetes. This may mean you need to work with your doctor to update your diabetes care plan, consider insulin, or adjust your medications.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common kind of diabetes. Lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, genetics, and some medications can cause you to develop the condition. It’s sometimes called ...

Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed by testing your blood glucose (sugar) levels. These tests, such as the fasting plasma glucose test and the A1C blood test, are usually done in a healthcare provider's ...