Diabetes

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States and worldwide. A central question patients ask after diagnosis is simple but critical: are diabetes curable? The short medical answer is no—diabetes is not currently considered curable. However, this answer requires nuance. Certain types of diabetes can enter remission, and long-term control … Read more

Yes, diabetes can be genetic, but genes alone do not cause diabetes. Both inherited risk and environmental or lifestyle factors determine whether diabetes develops. Are Diabetes Genetic? The question “are diabetes genetic” is one of the most common concerns among patients with a family history of high blood sugar or insulin problems. Diabetes is not … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Summary Gestational diabetes happens when blood sugar rises during pregnancy. The good news is that most cases can be managed with early screening, smart nutrition, steady activity, and medical follow-up. This guide walks through the causes, prevention steps, treatment options, and deeper clinical insights … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Here’s the short version. Type 1 diabetes happens when the immune system destroys insulin-making cells in the pancreas. There is no cure yet, but there are ways to slow early damage, lower risks, and manage blood sugar with better safety and control. The rest of … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Introduction Here’s the thing: type 2 diabetes does not develop overnight. It builds slowly as the body stops responding to insulin the way it should. The good news is that early steps can delay it, stop it, and even improve it. Let’s break it down … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. What Type 3 Diabetes Really Means Here’s the thing. The medical community does not officially recognize “Type 3 diabetes” as a diagnostic label. The term is used in research to describe a proposed link between insulin resistance in the brain and Alzheimer’s disease. Many studies … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary Why this matters If missed or delayed, type 1 diabetes can progress to diabetic ketoacidosis, a life threatening emergency. Early recognition and rapid connection to a diabetes care team make a major difference in outcomes and quality of life. What is type 1 … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition where the body can’t use insulin properly (insulin resistance) and/or doesn’t make enough insulin. That results in high blood sugar over time, which damages nerves, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, and more. This article explains symptoms, how clinicians … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary “Type 3 diabetes” is used in two different ways in medicine. One is type 3c or pancreatogenic diabetes — real, caused by damage to the pancreas. The other is a controversial label for Alzheimer’s disease linked to brain insulin resistance. This article explains … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar first recognized during pregnancy. Most people have no clear symptoms, so screening matters. When detected, treatment focuses on keeping blood glucose in target ranges using diet, monitoring, activity, and medication when needed. Proper care reduces risks to … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the body destroys its own insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells. Genetics set the stage, but environmental triggers — infections, gut microbiome changes, and possibly early-life exposures — start the process in susceptible people. There is … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick answer Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar first recognized during pregnancy. It usually develops because pregnancy hormones make the body less responsive to insulin. Many cases can be prevented or their risk reduced with preconception and early-pregnancy lifestyle changes, targeted risk screening, and close … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary Type 2 diabetes happens when the body cannot use insulin properly and the pancreas can no longer keep up. Major drivers are excess body fat, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, age, and genetics. Most cases can be delayed or prevented with sustained lifestyle change, … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary Type 3 diabetes is a nonstandard term used in two different ways: (1) as a label for brain insulin resistance linked to Alzheimer disease and other neurodegenerative conditions, and (2) as type 3c or pancreatogenic diabetes — diabetes that results from structural damage … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary — what this article covers Type 3 diabetes is a research term used to describe brain insulin resistance and impaired brain glucose metabolism that some investigators link to Alzheimer’s disease and related cognitive decline. It is not an official diagnostic label in major … Read more