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Signs of Type 2 Diabetes

December 17, 2021

What is Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a severe and chronic metabolic described as increased blood sugar levels. There are four (4) common types of diabetes, each having distinct characteristics and symptoms. One of the most common types of diabetes is Type 2 diabetes. 
This type is the most common type of this chronic illness. A person with this type of diabetes is resistant to insulin. Because of this, glucose begins to collect into their bloodstream. 
This type of diabetes develops over time and can be prevented with a healthy diet and regular exercise. 

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What are the Symptoms?
The development of the different symptoms is slow. Some people live their lives without knowing that they have diabetes. Based on the article by the Mayo Clinic, here are some of the common symptoms:
– Increased thirst
– Frequent urination
– Increased hunger
– Unintended weight loss
– Fatigue
– Blurred vision
– Slow-healing sores
– Frequent infections
– Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
– Areas of darkened skin, usually in the armpits and neck

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What Are the Factors That Increases the Risk?
Factors that increase type 2 diabetes include smoking and living an unhealthy lifestyle. However, some of these factors are uncontrollable. Here are some factors that may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. 
Weight: Studies in the UK suggest that abdominal fat can cause fat cells to release chemicals that make the body insulin resistant. Since the body becomes resistant to insulin, it ultimately leads to the development of diabetes.  
Family history: A person has a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes if their family has a history of it. However, by living healthier, eating healthy, and exercising, they can prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes in their body. 
Race and ethnicity: It’s unclear why some races are more likely to this type of diabetes than other races. 
Age: Some people after 45 are prone to developing this particular type of diabetes.
Lifestyle: Of course, living an unhealthy lifestyle can lead to severe illnesses like diabetes. It is vital to stay healthy to live a longer life. 

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How To Prevent It?
Living a healthy lifestyle can decrease the risk of this type of diabetes in your body. Check out the article below to see how to live a healthy lifestyle to manage or even prevent diabetes. 

5 Tips to Better Manage Your Diabetes at Home – MAN Pharma

Sources:

Type 2 diabetes – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic 

https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/type-2/symptoms 

What Causes Type 2 Diabetes | Diabetes | CDC 

Diabetes and Obesity 

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