Lifestyle Habits can Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

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Lifestyle Habits can Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a medical condition that impacts quality of life in the long run. Diabetes is a condition wherein the body causes a rise in the blood sugar levels due to the glucose levels in the blood stream being higher than the normal range. This condition is also known as hyperglycemia. Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common forms of diabetes. If you are suffering from type 2 forms of diabetes then the insulin hormone in your body is not being utilized correctly. This condition is also known as insulin resistance. First the pancreas makes excess insulin to keep up with the requirements but with time they are unable to make adequate insulin to keep the glucose levels normal. Type 2 diabetes is corrected with certain lifestyle changes, medications and insulin. When glucose levels rises in the blood stream instead of getting into the cells it causes two major issues: • It could cause your cells to get starved for energy. • As time passes and type 2 diabetes develops in your body, it could cause other secondary issues which could impact eyes, kidneys, nerves or the heart. Some people suffering with type 2 diabetes can manage their blood glucose by adopting healthy measures like healthy eating and adopting a healthy lifestyle. In some cases you may also require certain medications both oral or insulin injections that help you achieve the target levels of blood glucose levels. Type 2 form of diabetes worsens with time even if you were not recommended medications to treat the condition at start. Some people have a higher predisposition towards developing this disease as compared to others. Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes There are certain symptoms associated with type 2 diabetes that can help in easy identification of this disease. However, in some cases the symptoms may be seen too late causing the condition to have progressed considerably in a person. Some of the common symptoms associated with this condition are: • Excessive thirst • Increased urge to pass urine especially as night • Excessive hunger • Unexplained tiredness or fatigue • Blurring of vision • Cuts and injuries that don't heal In case you are experiencing any of the above symptoms you would need to speak to your doctor at the earliest. The doctor would also recommend you to


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