Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which a person has chronically high blood sugar levels. The condition is caused by resistance to and a deficiency of insulin, a hormone that helps metabolize sugar. Left untreated, type 2 diabetes can damage nerves and blood vessels throughout the body, including those in the feet, eyes, kidneys, brain, and heart.

NYU Langone doctors—including endocrinologists, weight management specialists, and others—collaborate to provide evidence-based care for people with diabetes. Our team offers medical therapy and support to help you make the lifestyle changes needed to avoid the complications associated with type 2 diabetes—or even to reverse the condition.