Kamiah A. Walker
Senior Medical Writer
EndocrineWeb
Wheaton, IL

EndocrineWeb.com Articles by Kamiah A. Walker

Type 1 Diabetes Overview
With type 1 diabetes, your body doesn’t produce enough of the hormone insulin, and without that, your body can’t use glucose appropriately, leading to many complications. Basic explanation of type 1 and introduction to article series.
Type 2 Diabetes Overview
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the most common form of diabetes. It develops when your body becomes insulin resistant; you have insulin (maybe even too much of it), but your body isn’t able to use it properly. Basic overview article.
Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms
The symptoms of type 2 diabetes (also called type 2 diabetes mellitus) develop gradually because it takes time for your body to develop insulin resistance. When glucose builds up in your blood, you may have some of the common type 2 symptoms.
Type 2 Diabetes Causes
There are several causes of type 2 diabetes, including genetics and lifestyle choices. Developing type 2 is very dependent on how healthy you are: how well you eat and how physically fit you are. Learn what causes insulin resistance and type 2.
Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors
Read up on the risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes to know your risk level. Genetics, ethnicity, other health problems, and lifestyle choices can all put you more at risk for getting type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes Facts and Tips
Look over this quick list of facts and tips about type 2 diabetes. Fast resource for you as you learn about and live with diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise
When you have type 2 diabetes, you must exercise. You probably heard that the day you were diagnosed. Learn what kinds of exercise to do and how to stick with an exercise plan so that you can better control of your diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes: How to Lose Weight
When they’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, people often hear that they have to lose weight. Weight loss can help you better control your blood glucose level. Learn other benefits of weight loss and how it can help you if you have diabetes.
Introduction: Medications for Type 2 Diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes may need to take medications to help control their blood glucose level. There are many options, and this article explains the basics of what’s available, including the newest medications.
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
Even if you’re at a high risk for developing type 2 diabetes (or if you have pre-diabetes), you can prevent type 2 diabetes. You need to make some lifestyle changes, including eating right, exercising, and losing weight (if necessary).
Diabetic Neuropathy Overview
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes. It can be very painful; other symptoms include numbness, tingling, and weakness. Basic overview of diabetic neuropathy.
Blood Glucose Control: The Best Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy
Tight blood glucose control is the best was to prevent and treat diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage caused by diabetes). You should monitor your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, and keep them under control with diet, exercise, and insulin.
Diabetic Neuropathy Causes
Nerve damage caused by diabetes (diabetic neuropathy) is most likely caused by poor blood glucose control. Over time, fluctuating blood glucose levels damage nerves, but researchers aren’t sure why that happens. Learn what else may damage nerves.
Diabetic Neuropathy Diagnosis
Your doctor will run tests in order to diagnose you with diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage caused by diabetes). These will help the doctor figure out which nerves are damaged and the extent of the damage.
Foot Care When You Have Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy often causes people to lose feeling in their feet, making it all the more important to take good care of your feet. Helpful tips on good foot care when you have peripheral neuropathy.