Diabetes and thyroid
Endocrinology and diabetology treat hormone problems, mainly diabetes and thyroid disease. Good control prevents damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves.
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Page 2 of 2Who should be tested for diabetes? Screening and diagnosis
Diabetes is diagnosed with blood tests, and some people should be tested even without symptoms. This guide explains who, when and which tests are used.
3 min read · 19 Oct 2026Diabetes and thyroidHbA1c (A1C) test: what it measures and what results mean
The A1C test reflects average blood sugar over the past 3 months and is used to find and track diabetes. This guide explains the ranges and what can make results unreliable.
4 min read · 19 Oct 2026Diabetes and thyroidGestational diabetes: risks, testing and care in pregnancy
Gestational diabetes is raised blood sugar that appears during pregnancy and usually settles after birth. This article covers risk factors, testing, care and follow-up.
4 min read · 19 Oct 2026Diabetes and thyroidPrediabetes: symptoms, risk factors, tests and prevention
Prediabetes is a stage where blood sugar is raised but not high enough to be called type 2 diabetes. This guide explains who is at risk, how it is found and what may help delay di…
4 min read · 19 Oct 2026Diabetes and thyroidType 2 diabetes: what it is, who gets it and how it is managed
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form, in which the body does not use insulin well. This article explains risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and the general ways it is managed.
3 min read · 19 Oct 2026Diabetes and thyroidType 1 diabetes: causes, symptoms, testing and daily care
Type 1 diabetes happens when the immune system destroys insulin-making cells, so insulin must be given every day. This article covers causes, symptoms, diagnosis and the main part…
3 min read · 19 Oct 2026Diabetes and thyroidDiabetes symptoms: early signs and when to see a doctor
Diabetes can cause thirst, frequent urination, tiredness and blurred vision, but type 2 diabetes often causes no symptoms at all. This guide explains what to watch for and when to…
3 min read · 19 Oct 2026Diabetes and thyroidWhat is diabetes? Types, causes and how it is managed
Diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar stays too high because the body makes too little insulin or cannot use it well. This guide explains the main types, risk factors and t…
4 min read · 19 Oct 2026