Diabetes is when the body has too much glucose (sugar) due to a disruption in insulin that comes from the pancreas. Insulin regulates the glucose, which is a major source of energy for cells that make up muscles and other tissues, and also feeds brain function. There are different types of diabetes – type 1 (most serious and chronic), type 2 (also chronic), prediabetes (abnormal blood sugar levels), and gestational (affects women who are pregnant). With careful management of medication, diet and exercise, diabetes can be controlled.



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Clinical Diabetes Program](/departments/endocrinology/clinical-diabetes-program) 

 A diabetes center within the Department of Endocrinology providing evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management for people living with diabetes, including insulin, GLP-1s, oral m… 

 

 

  department###  [Endocrinology](/departments/endocrinology) 

 A program providing diabetes and endocrine care, including management of diabetes and conditions affecting the thyroid, adrenal glands, bone health, and hormones, with testing, im… 

 

 

  department###  [Maternal-Fetal Medicine](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/obstetrics/maternal-fetal-medicine) 

 A program within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology where a perinatologist provides maternal fetal medicine care for high-risk pregnancies, offering specialized monitorin… 

 

 

  department###  [Obstetrics](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/obstetrics) 

 A department providing women’s reproductive healthcare and pregnancy-related services, including prenatal care, labor and delivery support, postpartum care, and guidance through e… 

 

 

  department###  [Obstetrics and Gynecology](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology) 

 A department providing women’s reproductive healthcare and other OBGYN services across all stages of life, including pregnancy, fertility, menstrual and pelvic conditions, bladder… 

 

 

  department###  [Endocrinology (Pediatrics)](/departments/endocrinology-pediatrics) 

 A program within the Department of Pediatrics where pediatric endocrinologists provide care and long-term management for pediatric diabetes and hormone-related conditions, includi… 

 

 

  department###  [Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery](/departments/weight-loss-bariatric-surgery) 

 Comprehensive bariatric and weight management surgery, including gastric bypass and sleeve procedures, to support lasting weight loss and improved health.