Adult type 2 diabetes may be a lot more common than you think. There are three different kinds of diabetes. Type 1, type 2, and gestational. Slightly more than 1% of the population has type 2.
Obesity. Being overweight increases the risk for adult type 2 diabetes. Obesity is common in approximately 55% of all people diagnosed with it. Decreasing your weight is very important because carrying excess pounds can lead to adult type 2 as well as heart disease.Treatment. This varies from patient to patient. Your age, general health and other health problems at the time your are diagnosed all factor in the choice of treatment. Your doctor will make suggestions for altering lifestyle, control of your blood sugar, and other treatment.
Diet. This is high on the list of considerations when you first discover that you have adult type 2 diabetes. Controls on what you eat and drink are important so that sugar will be kept in check. Diet modification and some degree of exercise are typically the first line of defense. When initially diagnosed with type 2 patients are advised about proper diet so that they can better control their blood sugar level.
Exercise is very important in preventing and managing adult type 2 diabetes. It helps to keep blood sugar levels under control and also improves your physical well being. Exercise helps in keeping your weight under control and aids in the prevention of the disease.
Symptoms of adult type 2 diabetes can begin so gradually that a person may not know that they have it. Symptoms include: excessive thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, increased appetite, unexplained fatigue, slow healing cuts, bruises, and wounds, frequent or lingering infections.
Having type 2 diabetes increases your risk for many serious complications including: heart disease (cardiovascular disease), blindness (retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), and kidney damage (nephropathy).
The adult type 2 diabetes is today an extremely common occurrence. It is estimated that 1 in 90 people suffer from the disease. Have annual checkups with blood work and always be on the lookout for the symptoms.
