Type 2 diabetes
What are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes? Who are affected by this disease?
No reaction to insulin
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. It is also called as insulin resistance. The body does not (fully) respond to the insulin which is produced by the pancreas. Because of this, the insulin cannot work properly. The blood sugar level keep rising and it sends that false information that the body needs more insulin. This way the pancreas gets exhausted which results in the body producing even less and less insulin. This is causing even higher blood sugar levels which leads to hyperglycaemia.
Healthy lifestyle - management
This type of diabetes is generally diagnosed in adults – mainly elderly people – but younger people and children are also affected. This is probably due to the rising statistics in childhood obesity. Type 2 diabetes cannot be cured but can be managed by healthy lifestyle: following a healthy diet, regular physical activity and maintaining an optimal body weight.
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes2
After recognising type 1 diabetes and getting diagnose, a proper treatment plan is essential to manage this condition. But what are the symptoms of this disease?
- increased hunger and thirst
- tiredness and fatigue
- frequent urination (bed-wetting in a child who’s been dry at night)
- problems with sight (blurred or unclear vision)
- weight loss
- mood changes, depression
Are there a prevention of type 2 diabetes?
The answer is yes – in certain conditions. As type 2 diabetes is mainly developed because bad lifestyle habits – like lack of excercise, consuming unhealthy foods & drinks… – it can be prevented by following a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
