Facts About Type-2 Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic endocrine disorder that determines the way glucose, also known as blood sugar, is used in the body. Glucose is metabolized by the hormone insulin, which is naturally produced in the pancreas, to create energy for the body. Type 2 diabetes, formerly known as adult onset diabetes, occurs when your body becomes immune to its own insulin or stops producing sufficient amounts of insulin, resulting in a dangerous build-up of glucose in the blood.

Symptoms

• Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include weight loss, increased hunger and thirst, blurred vision and difficulty healing from minor bruising or cuts.

Causes

• The specific causes of type 2 diabetes are still unknown. However, certain factors such being overweight, consuming a diet high in sugars and having a family history encourage development.

Treatment

• Typical treatment for type 2 diabetes includes insulin therapy, where the hormone is either taken by mouth or injected into the bloodstream.

Considerations

• There is currently no cure available for type 2 diabetes. However, it can be effectively managed through treatment and a lifestyle rich in healthy foods and exercise.

Potential

• In some cases, individuals who suffered from type 2 diabetes reported the condition disappeared once they got their weight into a healthy range and increased their exercise.