Type 2 diabetes is becoming an increasing problem these days, with more and more people becoming overweight and obese. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body produces enough insulin, but does not recognize it somehow so that blood sugar levels remain high. Oftentimes, when people gain a lot of weight and become significantly overweight, their propensity for type 2 diabetes jumps significantly. In fact, type 2 diabetes is one of the major health problems present today, and children, too, are becoming victims of this most preventable disorder.
Unfortunately, oftentimes, type 2 diabetes has no symptoms, and damage occurs without its victims knowing about it. It's only when damage has already occurred that the diabetes is discovered. Therefore, it's imperative that you exercise and eat right, and keep your weight under control. Regular physicals and checkups by doctors are also an important way to prevent type 2 diabetes. If you already know you have the disease, be aware that you may experience no symptoms and should therefore follow doctors' orders to the letter even if you feel "fine."
Now, it should be noted that type 2 diabetes differs from type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs because the body attacks itself and destroys or greatly reduces the body's ability to make insulin. Insulin is produced in the pancreas, and when the cells that produce insulin are destroyed, the body can no longer make insulin. In this case, dietary changes will not help with the condition and supplemental insulin must be taken. Blood sugar must also be checked frequently.
By contrast, type 2 diabetes occurs mostly as a result of poor diet and significant overweight. In this case, chronically high blood sugar levels as a result of poor diet and/or excessive overeating without getting enough exercise reduce insulin's effectiveness in controlling blood sugar. Most often, the body produces enough insulin, but cells longer recognize it and blood sugar levels remain high. Alternatively, the pancreas may also reduce the levels of insulin it produces as it becomes overtaxed.
Type 2 diabetes symptoms may be nonexistent, or they may include excessive thirst, vision problems, constant hunger, frequent urination, or feeling tired. You may also cut yourself and find that you heal more slowly than you should. If any of these symptoms are present, see your doctor immediately.
As stated previously, type 2 diabetes can be a "silent" disease, which means that you may have it and not know you do. One of the most common things that occurs with type 2 diabetes is that you may begin to experience symptoms such as tingling in your fingers or toes (neuropathy), blurred vision, or chest pains or shortness of breath. Again, as with any troublesome symptoms, you should see your doctor.
The good news is, type 2 diabetes can certainly be controlled and can even go into remission as long as you return to proper eating habits and watch your blood sugar carefully. Your doctor will likely prescribe medications meant to help control your blood sugar and ask you to adhere to a strict diet and exercise program. If you're overweight, lose the excess. Simply losing weight and attaining a normal weight once again can cause your type 2 diabetes to go into remission.
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