Why do you give insulin to type 2 diabetics considering they are non-insulin dependent?

Answer 1

People with type 2 diabetes are usually those who developed it as adults (type 1 is commonly referred to as juvenile onset diabetes) although there is a growing number of children developing it due to higher rates of obesity. Type 2 diabetes is usually due to the body becoming immune to the insulin produced, the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin anymore, or the pancreas stops working. The usual process of treatment would to first try controlling the blood sugar with changes in diet. If that doesn't work they would try oral medication. In type 2, insulin is usually the last mode of treatment after other treatments are tried and failed.

(In response to someone else, according to the ICD-9-CM codes, it is still classified as type 1 or type 2, with V codes for insulin dependency)

Answer 2

Non-insulin dependent is an old term. Type 1 diabetics have to take insulin because their body does not produce any insulin at all. Type 2 diabetics do produce insulin, but either it's not enough to meet their needs, or the body does not react properly to the insulin. With type 2 diabetics, often their disease can be controlled by modifying their diet, losing weight, etc. Sometimes they have to take pills to help control their blood sugar. Sometimes, though, they need to go on insulin. Non-insulin dependent isn't a term that is still used for type 2 diabetics.

Answer 3

Type 2 can become insulin dependent. That is why its called type 2 now instead of non-insulin dependent. Type 2 is characterized by their inability to control their blood sugars with their own insulin. The mildest can restore control through diet and exercise, the next level are those that require a medication that makes their bodies more sensitive to their insulin, finally are those who need additional insulin to control their blood sugars.

Type 1 do not produce any of their own insulin so must take shots on onset.

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Why do you give insulin to type 2 diabetics considering they are non-insulin dependent?

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Answer 7

I am type 2 and take insulin. I had to go into the hospital 1 year ago with a very high blood sugar. Apparently, one of themeds I take, a steroid, caused it to raise that high and caused me to need insulin now. Not sure if the pancreas is damaged or what, no further testing but have to use insulin to keep the bs down.

Answer 8

It would depend on the person's condition.

For some, their body becomes "immune" to insulin and so their blood sugar rises.

But for other Type 2 Diabetics, their Pancreas either doesn't produce enough insulin or their Pancreas has failed. For them, insulin injection works.

Answer 9

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As with any medicine or diet change, you should discuss it with your doctor. Fruits, both fresh and dried, have a natural sugar in them that will raise blood sugar levels, so be careful about eating too much. Not sure about the nuts. Moderation is always the key. I've been diabetic for 18 years and just recently changed insulin types. I love it because it gives me more freedom in when and what I eat.

Answer 10

your body needs insulin in order to digest sugar. A lot of times when people have diabetes their pancreas (which creates insulin) doesn't work. That's why they need insulin to be put into their bodies.