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While not everyone who has type 2 diabetes is obese or overweight, obesity and lack of physical exercise are two of the most leading causes of this type of this disease. In America alone over 70 percent of the population is unfortunately classified as overweight, thus increasing their chances of deveoping the disease in several ways.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas (a vital organ located behind our stomach) does not produce enough insulin, which is an essential hormone to our health, because it helps the body store and use sugar (which desolves into glucose when it reaches the body). Without or with not enough insulin, glucose accumulates in the bloodstream instead of entering our body's cells. This leads to very high blood sugar levels, and furthermore, the cells of our body are unable to function properly. This can occur mainly in people who are overweight or obese (a combination often referred to as the "metabolic syndrome").
A second cause of this illness is genetic. People whose blood relatives have had type 2 diabetes have a higher chance of getting this form of diabetes than those who don't have a history of this disease in their family. It is important to see a doctor if you know that the disease runs in your family.
Other risk factors include high blood pressure, high degree of fat in the diet, high alcohol consumption, a non-active lifestyle, or a combination of any of these factors. Additionally, certain ethnic groups have a high disposition to type 2 diabetes than other ethnic groups. Blacks, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Japanese Americans all have a greater propensity of developing this form of diabetes than Whites. A final risk factor that should be kept in mind is age. After the age of 45 the chances of developing type 2 diabetes increases dramatically. After 65 years of age the risk rises substantially.
Treatment and managing this condition is absolutely necessary for those with the disease. As soon as pre-diabetes is diagnosis, prompt actions must be taken in order to prevent the onset of future diabetes. First and foremost, a regular diet and exercise routine must be started. Consult your doctor on various foods that must be avoided. When diabetes becomes actives, usually one or a combination of medications should be administered by your doctor. If medication therapy is not enough to balance your glucose levels, administration of insulin injections should be considered. This is often a "last resort" for patients, who fear of injections and the side effects of insulin administration. Maria Gonzales, a health blogger interested in a wide range of diseases and conditions, including health 2.0, diabetes tipo 1, diabetes tipo 2, and more.
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