Diabetes mellitus is defined as a higher than normal levels of sugar in the body due to ineffective insulin in the body or low levels of insulin produced. This type 2 diabetes can be called as an “Adult Onset Diabetes “. The onset of type II diabetes is triggered by malfunctioning beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. It is a life long disease which can be so debilitating when not managed properly. Another term for diabetes mellitus is Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM). This is due to the very pathologic path of diabetic mellitus. This type of diabetes mainly exists due to insulin resistance of the body cells and obesity. If there is an insulin resistance in the body, the glucose will not get inside the cell to be utilized in producing energy for daily cellular activities. If the glucose will not be taken in by the cells, the glucose will remain in the blood stream. It will stay there thereby increasing the blood glucose level. Eventually the blood glucose in higher concentration in the bloodstream will create the bitter scenario of diabetic signs and symptoms.
Insulin resistance in a nut shell is, glucose cannot be taken in by cells since insulin (which serves as a passport of glucose to get inside the cells) cannot get inside the cells. This will create a hyperglycemic state where in there is an increase in blood glucose levels. With the increase in blood glucose level, the pancreas will secrete a lot of insulin (unfortunately, some are not fit and mature enough) to facilitate in glucose uptake by cells. Insulin resistance is closely linked to obesity. Since people who are overweight are said to have a higher risk in insulin resistance, since fats interferes in the insulin utilization of the body.Type 2 diabetes develops later in adult life. This type of diabetes has insulin in abundance but the problem lies in the fact that the cells are not responsive to insulin anymore. They call it a state of insulin resistance. In contrary to the Type I diabetes which has a little or no insulin is produced.
With the growing number of people who are considered obese, the incidence of type 1 diabetes is also increasing. Obesity hits all segment of population be it young or adult. Based in the premise that fats interferes with the utilization of insulin by the body, obese people are more at risk to develop this type of diabetes.
In controlling type II diabetes, many health professionals prescribe a modification in dietary intake of the client. This is the very first approach done to address he problem in increased glucose levels. If the patient does not respond to non – pharmacological interventions, medications are given to the patients in order to stop the existence of this type 2 diabetes. A lifestyle change can be very dramatic and has a lot of drastic steps to improve the present condition of the body. It is a must for diabetic patients to comply with the directives of the health professionals dealing with them. Otherwise, diabetic complication will develop.
Quick Tip #1
Knowing the symptoms of diabetes can prove to be very important in providing the necessary treatments. Study the symptoms through the articles provided on this site and get your self checked in time.
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Quick Tip #2
Exercising regularly has proven to delay and even eliminate the symptoms of diabetes. Fit in a daily exercise plan in your schedule and make sure to follow it through.
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