Diabetic shock can occur when a person with diabetes has blood glucose (sugar) levels that are too low or too high. In people without diabetes, the body automatically regulates blood sugar levels by ...

Dr. Saudek answers the question: 'What Is Insulin & Why Is It Needed?' — -- Question: What is insulin and why do some diabetics need to take it? Answer: Insulin is a hormone. It's made by certain ...

Type 2 diabetes, linked to insulin resistance, affects a significant portion of the American population, many undiagnosed. Pre-diabetes, also caused by insulin resistance, often progresses to Type 2 ...