What Are The Symptoms Of Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes, which is sometimes called
non-insulin dependent diabetes, is a condition that develops over time.
Your body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin resulting in
increased blood sugar levels. Family history of diabetes and obesity are
two of the biggest risks factors for developing type 2 diabetes.
Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas. Normally, insulin
levels fluctuate in relation to the amount of glucose in your body. The
level will increase after eating and decrease if no food is being
consumed. The main function of insulin is to move the glucose to various
destinations throughout your body. If you have more glucose than your
body needs, the excess will be stored in the liver, where it will be
released as needed. It is a complex balance between the pancreas, liver,
insulin and glucose.
In type 2 diabetes one of two things can occur. Your pancreas will stop
producing the needed levels of insulin or your body will become
resistant to insulin. In both cases, the result will be high blood sugar
levels.
Your body has ways of telling you when something is wrong. It is
important that you know the symptoms of type 2 diabetes because, the
sooner treatment starts, the less damage will be done to your body. The
following paragraphs will give you an idea of what to look for in type 2
diabetes.
Extreme fatigue is often an overlooked symptom of type 2 diabetes. This
is probably due to the fact that it is such a general symptom and is
associated with other factors such as busy lifestyle, not getting enough
sleep or stress. However, if you always feel tired and sleepy, even
after a good night's sleep, you should see your doctor.
A drastic change in weight is a good indicator of diabetes. You may eat
more because you are feeling hungry all the time. This will result in
weight gain. Excess fat in the tissues causes your body to become even
more resistant to the effects of insulin. The opposite is true also. You
may eat more than normal but start losing weight. This is due to the
fact that your muscles don't get enough glucose to exert energy or grow.
Blurry vision is another sign of diabetes. High blood sugar levels will
pull fluid from tissues. This includes the lenses of the eye, making it
very difficult to focus. Most vision problems will be resolved once the
diabetes is treated. However, in a few cases, blindness can result from
diabetes, especially if it is left untreated.
Another symptom of type 2 diabetes is frequent infections or slow
healing infections and cuts. Diabetes interferes with the healing
process. Increased incidences of yeast infections is a big indicator of
type 2 diabetes.
If you notice that your gums are becoming red, swollen and inflamed you
need to see your doctor. Diabetes will increase the risk of developing
infections in your gums and in the bones that hold your teeth in place.
Your body is an amazing , complex machine. Listen to what it has to say.
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, see your doctor right
away. The sooner treatment begins for type 2 diabetes, the sooner your
life can return to normal.
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