Understanding What Type 2 Diabetes is All
About
Those who are diagnosed with type 2
diabetes may be terrified at first concerning the possibilities but
they soon realize that they can manage the disease and have long,
healthy, happy lives.
Type 2 diabetes occurs in individuals of all ages and in all races.
Certain races may be at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes
such as those who are African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans,
or are Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders or those who are
elderly.
The most common for of diabetes is type 2 diabetes. In type 2
diabetes the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells in
the body are ignoring the insulin that is produced. Everyone needs
insulin in order to use glucose for energy. The body absorbs the
food we eat and the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches
we have consumed and changes them into glucose. Glucose is the
basic fuel that the cells of our bodies uses to function. Insulin
is needed in order to take the glucose from the blood and carry it
into the cells of the body so that it can be used. If a person
lacks insulin or the body does not recognize the insulin then the
glucose stays in the blood where it can be monitored by devices
that tell us how much glucose we have in our blood.
If we allow high levels of glucose in our blood to continue over
time it can cause damage to our eyes, kidneys, nerves and our
heart.
Those who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may be terrified at
first concerning the possibilities but they soon realize that they
can manage the disease and have long, healthy, happy lives.
Type 2 diabetes occurs in individuals of all ages and in all
races. Certain races may be at higher risk for developing type 2
diabetes such as those who are African Americans, Latinos, Native
Americans, or are Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders or those who
are elderly.
Understanding What Type 2 Diabetes is All About
The most common for of diabetes is type 2 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells in the body are ignoring the insulin that is produced. Everyone needs insulin in order to use glucose for energy. The body absorbs the food we eat and the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches we have consumed and changes them into glucose. Glucose is the basic fuel that the cells of our bodies uses to function.
Diabetes Information
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When you have type 2 diabetes you need to be concerned with
other conditions including hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. In order
to control these conditions individuals with type 2 diabetes will
learn about insulin, oral medications, diagnostic tests and how to
manage and check the blood glucose level on a regular basis.
Individuals with type 2 diabetes can develop serious
complications of which they should be aware of so that they can
prevent these complications from happening. The complications of
type 2 diabetes include developing cardiovascular disease (heart
disease), retinopathy (blindness), neuropathy (nerve damage), and
nephropathy (kidney damage).
All individuals should take good care of their body, but those
with type 2 diabetes should be more diligent in caring for their
body especially foot care and skin care. A diabetic doctor who is
trained to recognize signs of complications from type 2 diabetes
should closely monitor them.
Diabetes and Your Health
09/01/2010
Diabetes drug used for lungs
CHICAGO - THE common diabetes drug metformin may hold promise as a way to keep smokers from developing lung cancer, US researchers said on Wednesday. They said metformin prevented lung tumour growth in mice exposed to a cancer-causing agent found in tobacco smoke, and because it is already widely used in people, it may be worth further study.
Diabetes drug used for lungs
09/02/2010
Diabetes drug may have cancer uses
HOUSTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- An ancient herbal remedy whose active ingredient is the main constituent of a modern diabetes drug may help combat cancer, two U.S. studies show. Cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Herbalism - Diabetes
Diabetes drug may have cancer uses
09/01/2010
Diabetes drug used for lungs
CHICAGO - THE common diabetes drug metformin may hold promise as a way to keep smokers from developing lung cancer, US researchers said on Wednesday. They said metformin prevented lung tumour growth in mice exposed to a cancer-causing agent found in tobacco smoke, and because it is already widely used in people, it may be worth further study.
Diabetes drug used for lungs
09/02/2010
Diabetes 2 Drug Metformin May Protect Against Lung Cancer In Smokers
Two studies reveal that smokers may have a significantly lower risk of developing lung cancer and colorectal cancer with the drug metformin, which is commonly prescribed for diabetes type 2 treatment, the medical journal Cancer Prevention Research informs. Metformin, originally sold as Glucophage, is the first-line drug of choice for diabetes type 2 patients, especially those who are obese or ...
Diabetes 2 Drug Metformin May Protect Against Lung Cancer In Smokers
09/01/2010
Diabetes drug may keep lung cancer at bay
The common diabetes drug metformin may hold promise as a way to keep smokers from developing lung cancer, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
Diabetes drug may keep lung cancer at bay
09/02/2010
Diabetes drug may have cancer uses
HOUSTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- An ancient herbal remedy whose active ingredient is the main constituent of a modern diabetes drug may help combat cancer, two U.S. studies show. Cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Herbalism - Diabetes
Diabetes drug may have cancer uses
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