diabetes 2

Every day
in the United States
more than 2000 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed. Type II diabetes
the most prevalent form of diabetes worldwide
often shows few or even no symptoms!

After eating
food is broken down into what is known as glucose
a sugar carried by the blood to cells throughout the body. Using a hormone known as insulin
made in the pancreas
cells process glucose into energy.

Because cells in the muscles
liver
and fat do not use insulin properly in the body of a person with type II diabetes
they have problems converting food into energy. Eventually
the pancreas cannot make enough insulin for the body's needs. The amount of glucose in the body increases
and the cells are starved of energy.

This starvation of the cells
paired with the high blood glucose level can damage nerves and blood vessels. This leads to complications such as kidney disease
nerve problems
blindness
and heart ailments.

There are a lot of factors that can help to attribute to diabetes cases - lifestyle
environment
heredity - and those who are at risk should be screened regularly to prevent diabetes. Those that are already diagnosed with diabetes should aim to keep their glucose level under control.

But how do you know if you have type II diabetes? After all
it has few symptoms
often no symptoms in some patients. However
if you notice an increased thirst or hunger
a change in weight
or blurred vision
getting tested for type II diabetes is necessary
as only your doctor will be able to help you find the treatment steps necessary to being able to manage your life with diabetes.

Simple changes such as eating right
managing your weight
and keeping your blood sugar level under control may be enough. However
you doctor may prescribe diabetes-regulating medications to assist you in controlling your type II diabetes.

Diabetes is a serious ailment with extreme consequences if it isn't treated properly. But if you follow your doctor's advice and maintain both your lifestyle and blood sugar levels
you can help to prevent the more serious consequences from occurring.

This article is for information purposes only and is not meant to treat
diagnose or prevent any ailment or disease. See your physician for proper diagnosis and treatment.