Type 2 diabetes has many causative factors including genetic predisposition, poor lifestyle habits including a poor eating routine, lacking physical movement and being overweight or stout. This leads to something called insulin resistance which is the hallmark feature of type 2 diabetes. It happens mostly in individuals more than 30 years of age; but recently we are encountering many younger patients, aged in their 20’s being diagnosed with this condition.
Unlike type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetics do have insulin in their system, but the insulin response may be inadequate. Insulin resistance is the key issue in this condition, which obstructs the insulin aided flow of glucose into the cells (like muscle and liver cells). This causes glucose backlog in the blood circulation giving rise to high blood glucose levels.
Individuals with type 2 diabetes might have the option to deal with their condition through diet and lifestyle changes. But oral diabetes meds or insulin substitution may likewise be required to control glucose levels.
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