Type 2 Diabetes

p>Type 2 diabetes is a medical condition that hinders the way that body uses sugar. All body cells of our body require sugar for their normal functioning. Sugar enters in the body cells with the help of a hormone termed insulin. If insulin is not sufficient or the body does not respond properly to the provided insulin then sugar starts to build up in the blood. This condition is termed diabetes mellitus. There are two types of diabetes. In type 1 the pancreas of the body stops to produce enough amount of insulin. In type 2 however the pancreas continues to produce required insulin but the body of the person becomes resistant to provided insulin. The result is high blood sugar level. In Europe, Canada and United States around 90 % diagnosed cases of diabetes are suffering from type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a medical condition that requires lifelong regular monitoring as well as treatment. Impact Of Diabetes The diagnosis with diabetes type 2 is a frightening experience. The sufferer is left with many questions like why it developed, how it will affect his life and what are its implications in long run. Mostly the initial few months after the diagnosis are filled with emotional trauma. It is advisable that sufferer and his family should try to gather maximum information about the disease so that diabetes care could become an integral part of day to day life. Further it is better to talk to the doctor about available resources for psychological and medical support. Causes Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Cause of diabetes type 2 is thought to be a combination of environmental and genetic factors. Genetic Cause: Most type 2 diabetics have family history of diabetes or any other problem that is directly linked with diabetes like obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol level. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus is 5 to 10 times more in those people who have a first degree relation with a diabetic person as compared to one with no family history of diabetes. The probability of catching the disease is also greater in some ethic groups like African, Hispanic and Asian. Environmental Conditions: Environmental factors include your diet plan, your exercising routine and other activity levels. The genetic factors together with environmental factors affect the risk factor of diabetes type 2. Pregnancy: Around 3% to 5% pregnant women develop temporary stage of diabetes during their pregnancy. This is termed gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is very much like type 2 diabetes. The good thing about the gestational diabetes is that it resolves once the woman deliver her baby. Women who ever had suffered from gestational diabetes are also at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Diagnosis Of Type 2 Diabetes: The early diagnosis is done with the help of signs of diabetes which is then confirmed with the help of blood tests. Symptoms of Diabetes Type 2:Sometimes the patients do not have any signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Most common signs of diabetes include

• An urge to urinate more often
• Unquenchable thirst
• Blurriness in vision