What is type 2 diabetes?
In type 2 diabetes mellitus, our body either doesn’t make enough amount of insulin, or the body’s cells don’t respond normally to the produced insulin. This is the type of diabetes that is found in up to 95% of people suffering from diabetes.
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
The number of people with type 2 diabetes is seen to be increasing in all age groups. The classical triad symptoms of type 2 diabetes are:
- polyuria (frequent urination)
- polydipsia (excessive thirst)
- polyphagia (frequent hunger)
There are chances that you may not have any symptoms of type 2 diabetes at all as this develops slowly over several years. An interesting fact is 50% of diabetics have no warning signs of diabetes. So one needs to keep a close eye on the symptoms.
Risk factors of Type 2 diabetes include
- Family history - people in the family have diabetes.
- Being overweight.
- Having high blood pressure.
- Having high triglyceride levels and low HDL cholesterol( “good” cholesterol)
Type 2 Diabetes Complications
If blood glucose levels are not controlled in time, it may damage your body’s tissues and organs seriously. Some type 2 diabetes complications can be life-threatening over time too.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus complications include
- Cardiovascular issues include chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis(narrowing of the arteries).
- Neuropathy(nerve damage) causes numbing and tingling of the toes or fingers.
- Nephropathy (kidney damage) can lead to kidney failure or the need go for dialysis or a kidney transplant.
Diagnostic Test for Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is diagnosed and managed by checking your blood glucose level. There are several tests to measure your blood glucose level which are like -
This test is best done in the morning after doing 8 hours of fast.
- Random plasma glucose test:
This test can be done any time without fasting.
Is Type 2 Diabetes Reversible?
Yes....type 2 diabetes is reversible and sustained reversal is a reality. Freedom from Diabetes has proved it. But before approaching reversal, one needs to understand the truths of diabetes reversal first which are beautifully explained by Dr. Pramod Tripathi in his YouTube video. Do watch it.
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