Accurate classification of diabetes is essential for selecting appropriate treatment and improving patient outcomes, yet ...

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder. This means it affects a person’s metabolism, which is how the body makes energy from food. Diabetes causes a person to develop hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar.

You’ve probably heard of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 34 million Americans have diabetes — but the actual number might be ...