What is type 2 Diabetes
In the simplest terms diabetes is a
blood sugar disease. This is a disease in which our body either does not
manufacture or does not properly utilize insulin. It is a chronic nutritional
disorder. Diabetes is gradually rising out as a big problem in the world at
large.
What is Normal sugar level
The normal sugar content must be is 80
-120mg per 100 ml of our blood. When it goes above this level, it needs to be
treated & controlled. Diabetes is a complex disease, affecting various
parts of our body. A number of problems can be comforted with simple things
right from the kitchen.
Diabetes causes frequent urination,
thirst, hunger, weight loss & dehydration. In severe cases vision problems,
heart disease, hearing problems as well.
Though, the level of sugar can be
controlled with minimum efforts. Diabetes is difficult to be cured for lifetime
but proper sugar levels can be maintained by good and healthy diet habits.
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is also known as non
insulin dependent or adult onset diabetes. Unlike patient with diabetes type 1,
people with diabetes type 2 produces insulin; however, either their pancreas
does not produce adequate insulin or the body cannot utilize the insulin
sufficiently. This is termed as insulin resistance.
When there isn't adequate insulin or
the insulin is not used as it should be, glucose (sugar) can't obtain into the
body's cells. When glucose blocks up in the blood instead of going into the cells,
the body cells are unable to work properly.
Specialists say that central obesity;
fat accumulated around the waist may be dangerous, because abdominal organs may
make persons more liable to build up diabetes Type 2.
Other difficulties linked
with the buildup of glucose in blood
1. Destruction to the
body
Over time, the high glucose levels in
the blood may damage the nerves and small blood vessels of the eyes, kidneys,
and heart and predispose a person to atherosclerosis (hardening) of the large arteries
that can cause heart attack and stroke.
2. Dehydration/ dryness
The increase of sugar in the blood can
cause increase in urination. When our kidneys lose the glucose through the
urine, a vast amount of water/liquid is also lost and it may cause dehydration.
3. Diabetic Coma or
Hyperosmolar nonketotic diabetic coma
When a patient with type 2 diabetes
becomes very sick or brutally dehydrated and incapable to drink enough fluids
to make up for the fluid losses, they may develop this life-threatening
problem.
Risk factors in Type
2 Diabetes
1. Over 45
The older you are the higher your risk
is, particularly if you are above 40.
2. Diabetes in the family
If you have a family member who has/had
diabetes your risk might be bigger. The risk increases if the relative is a
close one. If father or mother or both has/had diabetes, then possibility might
be larger than if your uncle has/had type 2 diabetes.
3. Obesity or overweight
Body weight and inactivity combined
with body weight. Obesity is the main reason in four-fifths of people who have
Type 2. The risk is higher for a person who is overweight and physically
inactive. In additional words, if you are extremely overweight and do not do
any exercise your risk is greatest.
4. Cardiovascular
problems and stroke
A person who has had a stroke runs a
high risk of increasing Type 2 diabetes. This is also the case for people who
suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), or have had a heart attack. Any
analysis of a problem with circulation indicates a higher risk of increasing
Type 2 diabetes.
5. Mental health problems
It has been found that people with
severe mental health problems are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes.
Anyone can get Type 2
diabetes. Who…
have pre-diabetes
have low HDL cholesterol or high
triglycerides levels
have high blood pressure
are members of certain racial or ethnic
group
Type 2 diabetes is much more common and
usually develops in older adults. Now days type 2 diabetes is being found at
younger ages/teen ages and is even being diagnosed among children and teens.
Diabetes has become more prevalent than
ever due to the diet consisting of fast junk food. Even for many participating
in healthier lifestyles and eating whole foods, blood sugar levels may still be
improper. Whether you are diabetic or pre-diabetic, there are a many home
remedies available to help manage your numbers and reduce the need for insulin.
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