Diabetes type 2

Introduction

There are basically two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. The type 1 diabetes usually occurs in children and adults under 30 years. Type 2 diabetes is the result of progressive failure of beta cells in the pancreas and the reduced ability of the body's cells use the insulin that is known as insulin resistance.

What is type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is the result of progressive failure of beta cells in the pancreas and the reduced ability of the body's cells use the insulin. Type 2 diabetes is unknown, but many concede that analysis due to a combination of genetic predisposition and external / environmental factors. These external factors are reduced physical activity and increasing the daily intake of calories and fat in particular. The impact of these external factors in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is the basis for the global increase in prevalence, which has assumed epidemic proportions.

Risk factors for type 2 diabetes are:

* Family history of type 2 diabetes
* Age over 45
* Indication of impaired glucose tolerance
* Sedentariness
* Increased weight
* Gestational diabetes

Diabetes mellitus type 2

Formerly called non-insulin diabetes is characterized by a combination of decreased insulin secretion and decreased sensitivity of cells to the action a phenomenon called insulin resistance. In the early stages of disease, reduced insulin sensitivity is the primary disorder, while insulin levels are elevated in the blood.

The Diabetes type 2 is the commonest cause of diabetes in adults. Important predisposing factor for development Diabetes type 2 is Obesity. Obesity predisposes to the development of insulin resistance presumably due to production from fat substances which reduce the sensitivity of cells to insulin. Other predisposing factors include age and family history.

In Diabetes type 2The symptoms are milder and the incidence of diabetic is low. Despite this, the risk of delayed and severe complications remains high. The first step in treating Diabetes type 2 the lifestyle changes the patient's target weight loss, increased physical activity and healthy eating. If necessary, use ant diabetic drugs. If treatment fails, it is appropriate insulin to control and these patients.