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Humana - Louisiana

Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana
Humana Member services (M–F, 7am – 8pm):
1-800-448-3810 (TTY: 711)
24/7 Nurse Advice Line: 1-800-448-3810
24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Line: 1-844-461-2848


What's Type 2 Diabetes? (Video)

What's Type 2 Diabetes?

People who have type 2 diabetes have a hard time using glucose (sugar) from food for energy.  The body makes insulin, but the cells don’t respond to it as they should. 

  • 90-Second Summary: Type 2 Diabetes

    90-Second Summary: Type 2 Diabetes

    Learn the basics in 90 seconds.

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD and Larissa Hirsch, MD
Date reviewed: March 2023