Diabetes

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. To effectively recognize Type 1 diabetes symptoms and treatments, you must look for “The Three Polys”: polyuria (excessive peeing), polydipsia (extreme thirst), and polyphagia (constant hunger). Because the body cannot produce insulin, blood sugar rises to dangerous levels. The primary treatment is lifelong insulin therapy, … 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. The Quick Answer Yes, most people with diabetes can donate blood. Having diabetes does not automatically disqualify you. As long as your blood sugar is under control and you are feeling generally healthy on the day of your appointment, you are likely eligible to give … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Can You Really Eat Dessert with Diabetes? If you live with diabetes, you have probably been told a dozen times to “watch your sugar.” For many, this feels like a life sentence of skipping the best part of the meal. However, the science of 2026 … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. The Doll That Looks Like You For decades, Barbie has been a pilot, an astronaut, and a doctor. But for millions of children living with chronic conditions, she didn’t always look like “them.” That changed with the introduction of the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Barbie. This … Read more

University of Bristol researchers have discovered a VEGF-C gene therapy that protects the kidneys and may prevent serious complications in people with type 1 diabetes Imagine waking up one day to discover that the silent thief stealing your kidney function – a complication that strikes one in three people with type 1 diabetes – could … 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 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 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 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

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Type 2 diabetes is a common, long-term condition where your body does not use insulin properly. Blood sugar can drift high and stay high. Left unchecked, that causes damage to organs and nerves. This article explains the symptoms to watch for, how type 2 is … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. It usually appears suddenly, often in children and young adults, but it can start at any age. Early recognition matters because delayed diagnosis can lead … Read more