TYPE 2 DIABETES

BY: DONNA SALYER

WHAT IS TYPE 2 DIABETES?

Type 2 diabetes just mean that a person has too much glucose,

or sugar, in your blood. It make some insulin for the body, but

either the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin, or the body

cannot use the insulin well enough. So, this usually means that

the body cannot maintain a balanced blood sugar level.

WHO IS AT RISK?

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes with millions of Americans diagnosed and many more undiagnosed. Most of the people who are at risk usually have qualities such as:

• They are over 45

• Obese or Overweight

• Have High Blood Pressure

• Not enough exercise

• A family member also had type 2 diabetes

WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY?

Over time, the high glucose levels in the blood can damage the

nerves and small blood vessels in the eyes, kidneys, and heart.

When a person’s blood sugar level in low, he/she feel weak and

dizzy. When a person’s blood sugar is high, his/her eyes get

blurry and you feel a lot of energy. A normal blood sugar usually

is 100mg/dl when fasting, but less than 140mg/dl two hours

after eating.

KNOWING THE SYMPTOMS.

Some symptoms consist of:

• Excessive thirst and appetite

• Increased urination

• Unusual weight loss or gain

• Fatigue

• Blurred vision

• Dry mouth

• Itching skin

DON’T FREAK OUT!

People with type 2 diabetes often do not have any symptoms.

When the symptoms do occur, they are often ignored because

they may not seem serious. The symptoms usually develop much

more suddenly and are a lot more severe then normal. So, when

the symptoms get more and more severe, go visit your doctor.

WHEN SHOULD YOU GO TO THE DOCTOR?

• (As I mentioned in the slide before) When the symptoms get

way worse.

• When you feel weak or different they you usually do.

• Slow-Healing sores and cuts

• Drowsy more often

All of these symptoms can be severe and dangerous. So, go to

the doctor as soon as you have any of these.

TREATMENTS

When visiting the doctor, he/she will test your blood sugar and

see how severe your case of diabetes are. After they determine

that, there are many treatments available for type 2 diabetes

such as:

• Eating Healthy

• Regular exercise

• Possibly, insulin treatment

• Blood sugar monitoring

EATING HEALTHY

• A healthy diet for diabetics usually have to do with whole

grained, and whole wheat things, corn products (popcorn, corn,

ect.), sugar free snacks, and if you want sweets or soda, use

diet and sugar free products.

EXERCISING

Usually with diabetes, you can do any exercise that you are

capable of. The only thing to be worried about is sweating too

much that your blood sugar level drops too low. If it does, just

eat something with sugar and if should go straight back up.

INSULIN TREATMENT

• Diabetic medication, usually just puts insulin into your body

through syringes. The doctor will prescribe you with the

amount of insulin that your body isn’t making or using. They

determine how much with the test they gave you at your visit.

You’ll only use it if you need it because your blood sugar is too

high.

SOURCES

• Web MD

• http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/understanding-diabetes-

symptoms