Most people who have metabolic syndrome have insulin resistance. This may be a beginning of the development of type 2 diabetes.

To help manage your condition, fill in the dates on which you had or will have the following tests or checkups.

More than 19 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, and millions more have a condition that puts them at high risk for developing it.

A person with type 2 diabetes either can't make enough insulin or can't properly use it.

Even if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there’s a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems.

Lack of physical activity has clearly been shown to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder in which a person experiences brief interruptions of breathing during sleep.

Gastroesophageal reflux is the return of acidic stomach juices, or food and fluids, back up into the esophagus.