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- In type 2, insulin works less effectively and, later, insulin production is often reduced too.
- Diagnosis requires laboratory tests and usually confirmation when there are no classic symptoms together with a clearly high reading.
- Treatment is chosen according to glucose, heart and kidney health, weight, risk of hypos, side effects, preferences, cost and availability.
- Regular checks of the eyes, kidneys, feet, blood pressure and cholesterol reduce the risk of damage going unnoticed.
- HHS, DKA and a severe hypo are acute complications that need prompt help.
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