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Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not make enough insulin or does not use efficiently the insulin that is produced. As a result, there is too much sugar in the blood. Insulin, a hormone normally produced by beta cells in the pancreas, is needed to move blood sugar, called glucose, into cells. Sugar stored in the cells can be used later for energy.

Without insulin or if the body does not use insulin efficiently, too much sugar remains in the blood rather than moving to cells. Symptoms appear slowly and sometimes go unnoticed.

Type 2 diabetes is more common than type 1 diabetes. The risk of type 2 diabetes increases as people get older or if they are obese, have a family history of diabetes or are inactive.

Symptoms

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes can include:

Excessive thirst
Frequent urination
Frequently feeling hungry or tired
Weight loss without trying
Sores or wounds that heal slowly
Blurred eyesight

Diagnosis

A blood test can help determine if you have type 2 diabetes.

Treatment

Your Ohio State doctor will help you determine a course of treatment to maintain and improve your health. Many people manage their type 2 diabetes through healthy eating, physical activity, glucose monitoring and medications.

Working with your Ohio State doctor can help you manage your type 2 diabetes and its symptoms, avoid diabetic-related complications and achieve your ultimate wellness goals.

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Luma Ghalib, MD

Luma Ghalib, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Physician

Associate Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

(614) 685-3333

Michael Alexander, MD

4.9 out of 5

Michael Alexander, MD

Family Medicine

Physician

Assistant Clinical Professor of Family and Community Medicine

Primary Care in Outpatient Care Westerville

(614) 293-5123

Laura Ryan, MD

4.9 out of 5

Laura Ryan, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Physician

Associate Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
Women's Health in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington

(614) 293-2076

Amy Zahniser, APRN-CNP

4.8 out of 5

Amy Zahniser, APRN-CNP

Internal Medicine

Nurse Practitioner

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Hilliard
Outpatient Care East
Endocrinology in Outpatient Care East

(614) 293-8000

Willa Hsueh, MD

4.5 out of 5

Willa Hsueh, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Physician

Professor of Internal Medicine

Outpatient Care East
Endocrinology in Outpatient Care East

(614) 685-3333

Kathleen Dungan, MD

4.9 out of 5

Kathleen Dungan, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Physician

Professor of Internal Medicine

Outpatient Care East
Outpatient Care Dublin
Diabetes and Endocrinology in Outpatient Care Dublin
Endocrinology in Outpatient Care East

(614) 685-3333

Raheela Khawaja, MD

4.7 out of 5

Raheela Khawaja, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Physician

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine

Outpatient Care New Albany
Outpatient Care East
Endocrinology in Outpatient Care East
Endocrinology and Diabetes in Outpatient Care New Albany

(614) 685-3333

Sarah Hermans, MD, MPH

4.8 out of 5

Sarah Hermans, MD, MPH

Internal Medicine

Physician

Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
Primary Care - General Internal Medicine Outpatient Care in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington

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(614) 293-5123

Benjamin O'Donnell, MD

4.9 out of 5

Benjamin O'Donnell, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Physician

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine

Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
Outpatient Care East
Endocrinology in Outpatient Care East

(614) 685-3333

Robert Rogers, APRN-CNP

4.9 out of 5

Robert Rogers, APRN-CNP

Urology

Nurse Practitioner

Eye and Ear Institute
Urology in Eye and Ear Institute

(614) 685-3333

Joshua Joseph, MD

4.9 out of 5

Joshua Joseph, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Physician

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine

Outpatient Care East
Endocrinology in Outpatient Care East

(614) 685-3333

Allison Rhodes, MD

4.9 out of 5

Allison Rhodes, MD

Internal Medicine

Physician

Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

(614) 293-8054

Elizabeth Buschur, MD

Elizabeth Buschur, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Physician

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine

Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
McCampbell Outpatient Care
Outpatient Care Dublin
Diabetes and Endocrinology in Outpatient Care Dublin
Obstetrics and Gynecology in McCampbell Outpatient Care

(614) 685-3333

Rachel Gordon, MD

Rachel Gordon, MD

Internal Medicine
Pediatrics

Physician

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Grandview

(614) 293-5123

Rudolf Bond, MD

4.9 out of 5

Rudolf Bond, MD

Family Medicine

Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine

Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
Primary Care - Family Medicine in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington

(614) 293-5123

Lekshmi Nair, MD

4.8 out of 5

Lekshmi Nair, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Physician

Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
Outpatient Care East
Outpatient Care Dublin
Diabetes and Endocrinology in Outpatient Care Dublin
Women's Health in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
Endocrinology in Outpatient Care East

(614) 685-3333

Eileen Faulds, APRN-CNP

Eileen Faulds, APRN-CNP

Internal Medicine

Nurse Practitioner

Outpatient Care East
Endocrinology in Outpatient Care East

(614) 685-3333

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Ohio State Outpatient Care East

Endocrinology

in Outpatient Care East

543 Taylor Ave.
Suite 2026
Columbus, OH 43203

614-685-3333

Ohio State Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Hilliard

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Hilliard

3691 Ridge Mill Drive
Hilliard, OH 43026

614-688-9220

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