Type 2 Diabetes

In type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn't produce enough insulin, or it resists insulin.

Symptoms:

1. increased thirst,
2. frequent urination,
3. hunger,
4. fatigue and blurred vision.

In some cases, there may be no symptoms.

Treatments- diet, exercise, medication and insulin therapy.

Important points

• Type 2 diabetes is associated with modifiable lifestyle risk factors.
• Type 2 diabetes also has strong genetic and family related risk factors.
• Type 2 diabetes develops over a long period of time (years).
• Type 2 diabetes may develop due to high blood pressure, overweight or obesity, insufficient physical activity, poor diet and the classic 'apple shape' body where extra weight is carried around the waist.