what is type 2 diabeties?

Answer 1

Type 2 diabetes is generally a lifestyle related illness. Your body still produces insulin (whereas in type 1 it doesn't), but has developed a resistance to it. Many type 2 diabetics are obese, but not all. It can usually be controlled through diet and exercise (sometimes need pills), but if poorly controlled, it may become necessary to give daily insulin injections.

For clarification, type 1 is an autoimmune disorder in which the body stops producing insulin, and often is diagnosed in children, although it may be developed in adulthood as well. Type 1 diabetics are generally lean/thin upon diagnosis.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Type 2 diabetes is also known as 'adult-onset diabetes'. In other words, you are not born with it (type 1).

Due to a variety of factors you can develop a resistance to your body's insulin, which is the definition of diabetes.

Answer 5

My mother's side of family seems to run that kind of diabetic lately, although my father has type 1. I know a little about them but I 'd rather let you read those links that helped me understand the differences between those two types of diabetics.

Answer 6

Besides the definitions listed by others here - basic difference is:

Type-2:
Your panchreas is "partially" damaged - and you can survive with taking just tablets - which regulate the insulin production in the body.

Type-1:
Your panchreas is technically "non-functional" and you NEED an external source of insulin to SURVIVE. (Note that an overdose of insulin can be fatal.)

Hope this helps.

Answer 7

this is when you need a daily insulin injection. More or less 25 units per day. The hypoglucemic medicines are only for diabetes type I.

Answer 8

Like BG said, it's the type your'e NOT born with. "Adult onset" is what it's called, but I don't at what age it usually happens.

It's a good reason to exercise - most type 2 diabetics, according to my husband's family who knows, is from being overweight in addition to what you're eating.

Answer 9

Shocking New Diabetes Research Revealed : http://Diabetes.neatprim.com

Answer 10

Diabetes mellitus is impaired insulin secretion by the pancreas and variable degrees of peripheral insulin resistance leading to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Early symptoms are related to hyperglycemia and include polydipsia (excessive thirst), polyphagia (excessive hunger and abnormally large intake of solids by mouth), and polyuria (excessive urination). Later complications include vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy, and predisposition to infection. Diagnosis is by measuring plasma glucose (blood sugar). Treatment is diet, exercise, and drugs that reduce glucose levels, including insulin and oral antihyperglycemic drugs. Prognosis varies with degree of glucose control.