Condition
Type 2 Diabetes
A long-term condition in which the body does not use insulin well, so blood sugar levels run too high. It is managed with eating habits, activity, medicines and regular monitoring.
Also called: diabetes, high blood sugar, adult onset diabetes, prediabetes, adult-onset diabetes, t2d
Who Can Help with Type 2 Diabetes?
- Family Doctors
A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.
- Internists
A physician who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness in adults. Many internists serve as primary care doctors.
- Nurse Practitioners
An advanced practice nurse who can examine patients, diagnose illness, order tests and prescribe medicine. Many work in primary care, and others in specialty practices or hospitals.
- Physician Assistants
A licensed clinician who examines patients, diagnoses illness, orders tests and prescribes medicine as part of a team with physicians.
- Endocrinologists
A physician who treats hormone conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease and osteoporosis.
- Dietitians
A nutrition expert who creates eating plans to manage health conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, food allergies and weight.
- Hospitalists
A physician who cares for patients while they are admitted to the hospital, then hands care back to their regular doctor at discharge.
- Geriatricians
A physician who specializes in the health of older adults, including memory problems, falls, frailty and managing many medicines at once.
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists
An OB-GYN who cares for high-risk pregnancies, such as those with diabetes, high blood pressure, twins or concerns about the baby.
- Weight Loss Doctors
A physician who treats obesity with nutrition plans, exercise guidance and weight loss medicines.
- Health Coaches
A coach who helps people set and reach health goals such as eating better, exercising more and managing stress.
- Integrative Medicine Doctors
A physician who combines standard medical care with approaches such as nutrition, mind-body therapies and acupuncture.
- Pediatric Specialists
A pediatrician with extra training in one area of children's health, such as hormones, lungs, kidneys, infections, joints or development.
- Exercise Physiologists
A professional who designs exercise programs to help people manage or recover from heart, lung and other chronic conditions.
Where Practices List Type 2 Diabetes
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Chicago, IL (173)
- Phoenix, AZ (165)
- Hattiesburg, MS (158)
- Bakersfield, CA (140)
- Houston, TX (130)
- New York, NY (121)
- Jacksonville, FL (95)
- Mesa, AZ (79)
- Nashville, TN (70)
- Southlake, TX (69)
- Moncks Corner, SC (67)
- Honolulu, HI (66)
- Fresno, CA (64)
- Las Vegas, NV (64)
- Orlando, FL (55)
- Brooklyn, NY (47)
- Tampa, FL (47)
- Philadelphia, PA (42)
- Dallas, TX (40)
- Tempe, AZ (40)
- El Paso, TX (39)
- Cheyenne, WY (38)
- Scottsdale, AZ (36)
- Colorado Springs, CO (35)
- San Antonio, TX (33)
- Chandler, AZ (31)
- Chelmsford, MA (31)
- Orange Park, FL (31)
- Wilmington, DE (30)
- Campbell, CA (29)
- Miami, FL (27)
- Newark, DE (27)
- Wilmington, NC (27)
- Coral Gables, FL (26)
- Williston, ND (26)
- Flowood, MS (25)
- Macon, GA (25)
- Stockbridge, GA (25)
- Kansas City, MO (24)
- Bozeman, MT (22)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about type 2 diabetes and what is right for you.