Causes & Risk Factors

Explains what leads to diabetes, including lifestyle, genetics, and underlying conditions.

Environmental Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes: How Your Surroundings May Affect Risk

When we think about type 2 diabetes risk, factors such as family history, body weight, diet, and physical activity usually […]

If type 2 diabetes runs in your family, it is natural to wonder how much control you really have over

Microplastics are turning up almost everywhere researchers look, including in food, drinking water, household dust, and the human body. That

Climate change is affecting human health in many ways, and researchers are beginning to understand how it may influence diabetes

You probably already know that air pollution can harm your lungs and increase your risk of heart disease. What many

Type 2 diabetes was once considered an adult disease, but that has changed dramatically over the past few decades. Today,