The third edition of our chart, Understanding Type 2 Diabetes uses patient friendly illustrations and text to explain type 2 diabetes and the complexity of type 2 diabetes. Defines type 2 diabetes and the role of glucose and insulin in the body Lists risk factors, symptoms and complications. Illustrates the many different factors that contribute to high blood sugar and insulin resistance. Also talks about management and gives management tips.
Shows glucose molecules from the digestive system and insulin molecules from the pancreas traveling in a blood vessel. Illustrations...

The 3rd edition of Understanding Diabetes has been updated with new and additional information.
Includes a general definition of diabetes.Describes how diabetes is diagnosed. Illustrates what happens in diabetes and insulin action in a body cell.
Also describes the following types of diabetes:
type I diabetes
type 2 diabetes including factors causing insulin resistance
pre-diabetes
prenatal diabetes
Discusses diabetes in youth.Lists symptoms and risk factors. And includes tips for successful diabetes management.
Available in the following size and formats:...

The 3rd edition of Understanding Diabetes has been updated with new and additional information.
Includes a general definition of diabetes.Describes how diabetes is diagnosed. Illustrates what happens in diabetes and insulin action in a body cell.
Also describes the following types of diabetes:
type I diabetes
type 2 diabetes including factors causing insulin resistance
pre-diabetes
prenatal diabetes
Discusses diabetes in youth.Lists symptoms and risk factors. And includes tips for successful diabetes management.
Available in the following size and formats:...