Glucose is formed in the body from digestion of the food products that a person intakes. The pancreatic glands react to this sudden increase in the amount of glucose by producing insulin. This insulin acts as the doorkeeper for the cells and allows the cells to consume the glucose and generate the required energy to keep the body moving smoothly.
Diabetes occur when the cells stop registering the insulin or the pancreas (due to certain problem) stop manufacturing insulin. This leads to high quantity of glucose in the blood and can cause problems ranging from high blood pressure, loss in eyesight to limb damage. Type 2 diabetes mellitus happens when people condition their body (obesity or no exercise) to stop insulin production which leads to rise in glucose levels.
This problem’s symptoms are somewhat similar to type 1. Signs include lethargy, weight loss, excessive intake of fluid, excessive production of urine and increase in appetite. Several early signs include weakness, unease and fatigue.
There is no set reason for its development but researches have shown that type 2 diabetes mellitus can affect a person due to inactive lifestyle, high-fat diets which lead to obesity, hypertension and also aging. Genetics and family histories can also affect this disease’s development. Also, there are many medications which either increase the glucose’s production or decrease the production of insulin and result in type2 diabetes mellitus.
Physicians say that it is best to prevent type 2 diabetes rather than curing it. It can be prevented by proper nutrition of balanced diet foods and regular exercising. As children with obesity are also affected by this problem, it’s best to have an active life. If a person leaves it untreated then it can become chronic, but there are several ways through which it can be completely treated.
Monitoring the blood glucose levels (achieving normal levels), modification of the style of life by decreasing (preferably stopping) the intake of fatty-foods and supplementing them with fresh fruits and vegetables, medications (if needed) and regular exercising can keep the glucose level and this disease in check.
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by on 23. Jan, 2010 in type 2 diabetes
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