Causes of Type 2 Diabetes
In many of the cases, Type 2 diabetes occurs gradually. It may be caused due to insulin resistance and/or abnormal insulin secretion, i.e. insufficient production of insulin by the pancreas. In a normal healthy person, the body’s cells (fat, liver and muscle cells) produce insulin response, whereas in a Type 2 diabetes patient, body's cells don’t produce normal insulin response. The function of insulin is to induce body cells to take up glucose from blood to be used as a source of energy. Since body cells are insulin resistant, they don’t use glucose from the blood, thus resulting in high blood glucose level or hyperglycemia. The other effects of insulin resistance on the body metabolism are increase in coronary heart disease (the fat levels in the blood get disturbed) and also rise in normal blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes is often associated with obesity, hypertension, less active lifestyle, elevated cholesterol and several other metabolic disorders. It may also be caused due to hereditary and environmental factors.
How do you get Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes immune to insulin and when the pancreas stops producing enough insulin, which helps to control the sugar levels in the body. Exactly what are the causes of type 2 diabetes are still unknown, although excess weight and no exercise are considered as some potential type 2 diabetes causes. Insulin as we all know is a form of hormone that comes from the pancreas, a gland which is located behind the stomach. Whenever we consume our food the pancreas secretes insulin into the bloodstream. Insulin moves throughout the bloodstream and unlock your cells so that sugar can be dissolved in cells. Insulin helps to keep sugar level in your blood to a normal level. It's a universal known fact that glucose is the main source of energy for the body. Our body gets food from two sources; the food we eat, and our liver.
In type 2 diabetes, this function doesn't work properly. Instead of sugar getting dissolved in your cells. The sugar keeps on accumulating in the blood, thus giving a rise in glucose level of your body. This happens when your pancreas don't make enough insulin or your cells become immune to the insulin which is injected in the body. However in type 1 diabetes the pancreas produce little or no insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms
Type 2 diabetes symptoms in most cases are so mild that they go unnoticed. It's also been noted that type 1 diabetes symptoms are very much similar to type 2. Common type 2 diabetes symptoms are polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, blurred vision and frequent weight loss or gain. People are also prone to many infections due to a weak immune system. If type 2 diabetes is not treated immediately it could lead to serious health complications like erectile dysfunctional, skin infections and HHNS (Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome).
Treating Type 2 Diabetes
The main goal of the type 2 diabetes prevention program is to maintain the normal level of glucose in blood. Most people suffering from type 2 diabetes are overweight. Although in some cases people are found to be thin. For an effective treatment you have to consume a balanced diet and also follow a regular exercise program. However, in severe cases exercises and healthy diet are not enough, patients may also need to take medication in order to keep glucose levels within a normal range. Patients suffering from type 2 diabetes should always take their medicines at meal times and as prescribed by the doctor. If the glucose level is not controlled by oral medication, a doctor may advise insulin injections for an effective treatment.
In many of the cases, Type 2 diabetes occurs gradually. It may be caused due to insulin resistance and/or abnormal insulin secretion, i.e. insufficient production of insulin by the pancreas. In a normal healthy person, the body’s cells (fat, liver and muscle cells) produce insulin response, whereas in a Type 2 diabetes patient, body's cells don’t produce normal insulin response. The function of insulin is to induce body cells to take up glucose from blood to be used as a source of energy. Since body cells are insulin resistant, they don’t use glucose from the blood, thus resulting in high blood glucose level or hyperglycemia. The other effects of insulin resistance on the body metabolism are increase in coronary heart disease (the fat levels in the blood get disturbed) and also rise in normal blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes is often associated with obesity, hypertension, less active lifestyle, elevated cholesterol and several other metabolic disorders. It may also be caused due to hereditary and environmental factors.
How do you get Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes immune to insulin and when the pancreas stops producing enough insulin, which helps to control the sugar levels in the body. Exactly what are the causes of type 2 diabetes are still unknown, although excess weight and no exercise are considered as some potential type 2 diabetes causes. Insulin as we all know is a form of hormone that comes from the pancreas, a gland which is located behind the stomach. Whenever we consume our food the pancreas secretes insulin into the bloodstream. Insulin moves throughout the bloodstream and unlock your cells so that sugar can be dissolved in cells. Insulin helps to keep sugar level in your blood to a normal level. It's a universal known fact that glucose is the main source of energy for the body. Our body gets food from two sources; the food we eat, and our liver.
In type 2 diabetes, this function doesn't work properly. Instead of sugar getting dissolved in your cells. The sugar keeps on accumulating in the blood, thus giving a rise in glucose level of your body. This happens when your pancreas don't make enough insulin or your cells become immune to the insulin which is injected in the body. However in type 1 diabetes the pancreas produce little or no insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms
Type 2 diabetes symptoms in most cases are so mild that they go unnoticed. It's also been noted that type 1 diabetes symptoms are very much similar to type 2. Common type 2 diabetes symptoms are polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, blurred vision and frequent weight loss or gain. People are also prone to many infections due to a weak immune system. If type 2 diabetes is not treated immediately it could lead to serious health complications like erectile dysfunctional, skin infections and HHNS (Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome).
Treating Type 2 Diabetes
The main goal of the type 2 diabetes prevention program is to maintain the normal level of glucose in blood. Most people suffering from type 2 diabetes are overweight. Although in some cases people are found to be thin. For an effective treatment you have to consume a balanced diet and also follow a regular exercise program. However, in severe cases exercises and healthy diet are not enough, patients may also need to take medication in order to keep glucose levels within a normal range. Patients suffering from type 2 diabetes should always take their medicines at meal times and as prescribed by the doctor. If the glucose level is not controlled by oral medication, a doctor may advise insulin injections for an effective treatment.
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