Complications of Type 2 Diabetes

Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of type 2 diabetes.

Diabetic Coma and Type 2 Diabetes Diabetic coma -- also known as hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome -- is a serious complication that can happen to a person with diabetes who is ill or whose body is stressed.
Sleep Problems and Type 2 Diabetes People who have diabetes often have poor sleep habits, including trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
Inflammation and Diabetes Inactivity and obesity increase the risk for diabetes, but exactly how is unclear. Research suggests that inflammation inside the body plays a role in the development of type 2 diabetes.
Heart Disease and Diabetes If you have diabetes, it's important to understand your heart disease risk and what you can do to lower it.
Stroke and Diabetes While multiple studies say diabetes puts you at risk of conditions such as stroke, a healthy lifestyle and insulin treatments can help keep your risk low.