There are two types of diabetes condition, known as type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is a condition where the body does not produce any insulin. Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body either does not produce enough insulin or suffers from 'insulin resistance' ' meaning to say the insulin is not working properly and responding well to glucose. This article will discuss in depth on the more common type 2 diabetes since this is a preventable disease with simple lifestyle changes.
Lifestyle preferences and genetics are two of the most common causes of Type 2 diabetes. Other less common causes could be some types of medications that interfere with the insulin system, or some medical conditions. Genetic predisposition to Type 2 Diabetes is plainly understood, as it is without complexities. If there are relatives with the condition, then chances of the offspring developing this type of diabetes is very high. The risk percentage can be calculated, to establish just how much risk there is, by taking the genetic genotypes of the parents.
Lifestyle preferences also contribute to increase one chances of getting diabetes. If you lead a sedentary inactive lifestyle, you stand a high change to become overweight. Research studies have found that an obese person has a high 55% chance of getting type 2 diabetes. Such a high percentage can simply not be understated. Taking of saturated fats help contribute to the percentage. If a child suffers from obesity, there is a high chance that they will develop diabetes in their teenage years, or in their adult life.
The symptoms of type 2 diabetes are rather direct. The most heavily documented are excessive thirst, excessive hunger and excessive urination, medically termed as polydepsia, polyphagia and polyuria. These are the symptoms that are most indicative of diabetes type 2 and can conclusively suffice to give a diagnosis. However, there are others which are directly linked to diabetes, like fatigue and lethargy, blurred vision, weight loss and slow healing of wounds and sores.
The good news about Type 2 Diabetes is that it can be managed. There is no cure for it, but with a series of steps, the symptoms can be alleviated, and health can be restored. Managing diabetes is an ongoing process. As long as you continue your treatment regime, diabetes will not pose any danger to you. For those who have had a constant high blood sugar problem, and diabetes has been a rather chronic problem, there are medications to help in the management.
The advice given to Type 2 diabetics is to change their eating habits to be more suited to their conditions. In general, it simply means understanding how much calories your body needs to go through the day. There has to be increased servings of fruits and vegetables, and sometimes carbohydrate, depending on the type of diet you go for and your metabolic needs. Regular exercising is also highly advised so that the body weight can stay at optimal ranges. With these, you can help your body manage the blood sugar levels better, and live without the diabetic Type 2 symptoms at all.
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