DIABETES is a disease in which the blood glucose or blood sugar becomes too high to maintain. Insulin is a hormone which helps in absorbing glucose by the cells to generate energy. With Diabetes type – 2, your body will become unable to make and use insulin well. Lack of insulin in the body can result in too much glucose in the blood. High blood glucose can severely affect the heart, kidney, nerves and teeth.
CAUSES OF DIABETES TYPE 2;
Few of the things which can cause Diabetes type-2 are;
Hereditary – Researches show that somewhere DNA plays a major role in affecting the ability of insulin to make glucose and that of cells to generate energy from glucose. Therefore, people with diabetes history are more at risk of diabetes type 2.
Overweight – Overweight or obesity can also trigger insulin resistance. Nowadays, diabetes type 2 is also affecting kids and teens along with adults because of childhood obesity.
Excessive glucose from liver – Liver secretes and circulates the glucose when the blood sugar is low. After the blood sugar level goes up (when you eat), liver stores its glucose for later use. In some people, the liver loses its ability to store the glucose and keeps on sending sugar.
Damaged beta cells – When the cells start sending incorrect amount of insulin at the incorrect time, then the blood sugar surely will rise up rapidly.
Metabolic syndrome – People suffering from a group of conditions; high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood glucose, fat and triglycerides are more at risk of diabetes type 2.
Communication between cells – Sometimes cells become unable to send correct signals and receive incorrect messages. When these problems affect the function of cells to make and use glucose from insulin, then it can lead to diabetes.
SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES TYPE 2;
Symptoms of diabetes type 2 are as obvious as you think. Few of the symptoms of diabetes type 2 are;
Blurry vision
Peeing a lot
Wounds that don’t heal
Fatigue
Being irritable
Being very much thirsty
Numbness in several parts of the body
LONG TERM EFFECTS OF DIABETES TYPE 2;
With time, high blood sugar can damage different parts of your body. Few of the long term effects are;
Kidney failure
Loss of vision
Damage to nervous system
Damage to digestive system
Issues related to wound healing
Pregnancy complications
DIAGNOSIS OF DIABETES TYPE 2;
Your doctor can test your blood for diabetes. Consult a doctor if you have the symptoms mentioned above.
RISK FACTORS AND PREVENTION FOR DIABETES;
Few of the risk factors for diabetes type 2 are;
Heart & blood vessel disease
Low HDL cholesterol
High Triglycerides
Overweight
Gestational diabetes (during pregnancy)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Dark rashes around the neck and armpits (Acanthosis nigricans)
Depression
Smoking
Stress
Sometimes it can also occur due to things which you cannot control, like; medical history of diabetes, age, etc. Hence it is very important to prevent yourself from diabetes type 2 by bringing some changes in your daily routine and lifestyle, such as;
Lose weight
Adding physical activities into daily routines
Quit smoking
Adequate sleep
