Definition of type 2 diabetes

Diabetes is mainly caused because of variations in blood sugar levels in human beings. Diabetes is of two types namely: Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is caused mainly due to body’s failure to produce insulin where as the type 2 diabetes is caused because of failure of cells in the body to use the insulin properly and can be caused even because of absolute insulin deficiency. Usually type 2 diabetes may not have noticeable symptoms and it develops gradually. Type 2 diabetes is most commonly seen in overweight people and older people.

Definition of type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is also referred to as adult diabetes or non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.  It occurs usually when insulin produced in the body is not used effectively. It is the most common type of diabetes seen in people and approximately 80 percent people are of overweight.  People who are affected with type 2 diabetes may experience an increase in frequency of urination and may have abnormal thirst. They may even feel tired, might irritated, delay in wound healing.

Some of the causes of Type 2 diabetes:

• Increased age
  
• Due to hereditary i.e., due to some genes which pass from generation to generation can inherit diabetes.
  
• Low fiber and protein intake, improper nutrition, over intake of refined products are some of the reasons for developing diabetes.
  
• Overweight is also one of the factors for Type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes can be diagnosed with some of the blood tests like- Random blood glucose level, Fasting blood glucose level and Oral glucose tolerance test.  Type 2 diabetes cannot be cured completely but can be controlled to certain extent. If ones blood glucose level is under control they can lead a healthy life. Self testing techniques can be implemented to monitor the blood glucose levels by checking the glucose content of a small drop of blood. Glucometer is a device used to provide an exact reading of blood glucose.  Following proper diet can control Type 2 diabetes to certain extent i.e., having right amount of healthy food at right time. Weight control is an important factor to control Type 2 diabetes. Regular exercise helps in burn of excess calories and fat to attain optimal weight. It also helps in control of glucose levels in the blood.

When normal blood glucose levels are not attained with diet and exercise one can take the help of doctor for proper medication. Some of the oral medicines include Oral sulfonylurea, Metaformin, Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors like acarbose, etc. Insulin can also be injected into one’s body if they continue to have improper blood glucose levels in spite of lifestyle changes and using oral medicines. More than one type may be mixed together in an injection to achieve best control of blood sugar levels and can be injected as prescribed by doctor depending on person’s condition. For maintaining a healthy diet and proper body weight help to prevent type 2 diabetes, one needs to have their blood glucose levels checked at lease every three years.