- Insufficient insulin production
- Irresponsiveness to insulin
- Or both
The condition is common amongst people from all walks of life today! Unlike before, the condition is found to be as common in children just like in adults. In children, the condition has been known to be aggravated by overweight (obesity).
Warning: obesity is related to the development of type 2 diabetes in both adults and children. This is due to increased problems in insulin production and control. This results in high levels of blood sugar causing severe health issues.
How it happens
When food is taken, the body absorbs it in the form of glucose-a type of sugar. This is the sugar that fuels the body. Once the sugars are absorbed into the bloodstream, the body responds by producing insulin from the pancreas. This is known to cause high blood sugar levels thus triggering several symptoms and signs of diabetes (type 2) - this is a serious condition.
Symptoms
Note: type 2 diabetes may not present with noticeable signs. It is, therefore, important that you seek the doctor's instructions for diagnosis and medication in case of any of the following symptoms:
- Sores taking longer to heal- the healing process gets delayed when one has this form of diabetes
- Increased hunger- the required insulin for body fueling could be lacking thus need for more food so as to provide energy is increased
- Weight loss- during this condition, ne could be losing more weight even while eating well or even more. If the blood sugars are well controlled, there is equal blood sugar supply for sufficient energy. When this lacks, there is a possibility of getting so week
- Skin darkening- dark spots could be noticed on the skin, these are known as acanthosis nigricans. Insulin resistance in the body can easily cause such symptoms in the armpits or neck
- Unending thirst - this is common in children. Excessive thirst could be due to increased levels of blood sugars
- Unexplained fatigue - getting irregular sleep and extraordinarily tired could come with insufficient energy for your body due to low insulin levels
- Urinating so much- fluid is pulled from other body tissues when there are excessive blood sugars in the blood. This increases on the frequency of urination
How to prevent and treat the condition
The healthcare giver will advise on the best prevent measures to ensure the risk factors for the development of diabetes (type 2). Such prevention measures include:
- Eating balanced meals and minimizing sugary foods
- Regular exercising helps to burn out the unwanted body fats thus losing the excess weight. This way you avoid obesity thus preventing high blood sugars
- Encourage your family to have a good lifestyle thus reducing undesired effects of poor eating
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