Diabetes
Millions of people in the U.S. have diabetes. Diabetes is a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar. All types of diabetes — including type 1 and type 2 — can lead to excess sugar in the blood, which can lead to serious health problems.
Mayo Clinic health care professionals have expertise in treating people with all types of diabetes, including those with hard-to-control blood sugar. Each year, more than 57,000 people with diabetes receive care at Mayo Clinic. Learn from Mayo Clinic experts as you discover how to best prevent or manage diabetes.
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