Adult Type II Diabetes

 

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by Bernard Loten

Diabetes is a health risk that affects millions of men and women around the world. It is, in fact, one of the six leading causes of death in North America. While diabetes is a condition that poses serious consequences, it can be effectively controlled through medical treatment and positive lifestyle changes.

In all, there are three types of diabetes that affect adults. Type I, or juvenile diabetes, is a condition present at birth. Type II diabetes develops as we get older. Gestational diabetes, the third type, occurs during pregnancy. Symptoms of all three types of diabetes are similar, but each type is unique in the onset and development.

Adult Type II Diabetes

Adult type II diabetes is almost always associated with obesity, although the actual cause of the disease is not clear. In adult type II diabetes, insulin loses its effectiveness with age. As a result, sugars begin to build up within the blood. In the medical profession, this condition is known as “insulin resistance”. When this occurs, usually in the adult years, the person is said to suffer from Type II diabetes.

Adult type II diabetes is an extremely common occurrence with our generation. It’s estimated that one in every ninety adults suffer from type II diabetes. Historically, the condition would develop in older adults, but it has been observed that there is a trend toward diagnosis at a younger age.

What Is Insulin Resistance?

The pancreas produces insulin to help the body regulate naturally-occurring sugars. When this biological regulation fails, the resulting condition is called insulin resistance. “Beta cell failure” is another term for this type of diabetes. There are some common symptoms that you should be aware of:

* A marked and sudden rise in the blood’s glucose levels.

* The fat levels in the blood will also rise, making the arteries susceptible to clogging, and resulting in serious heart conditions.

* A steady increase in blood pressure levels will steadily increase.

* You may experience gout, a condition that causes acute joint pain.

Common Symptoms Of Adult Type II Diabetes

The following symptoms may be common to the all types of the disease, and can indicate the presence of adult type II diabetes:

* Extreme thirst

* Frequent urination

* Chronic fatigue

* Sudden weight loss, although not always pronounced

* Itchiness around the genitalia, caused by yeast infections common to diabetics

* Frequent skin infections and irritations

Treating Adult Type II Diabetes

If you have been diagnosed with adult type II diabetes, you can take steps to make your life as normal and comfortable as possible:

* Alter your diet. This should be your fist step. Speak with your doctor and work with him or her to determine a dietary plan to keep your glucose levels in check.

* Boost your fiber intake, and eliminate as many fats as possible

* Learn to perform your own regular blood glucose level checks. If required, you may also need to inject yourself with insulin. These are essential tasks and you must be diligent in performing them.

* Stay in touch with your doctor, and keep his or her number close at hand. Be prepared to call immediately for medical help, in the event of an emergency.

If you are one of the millions of people affected by adult type II diabetes, find out more about the disease and the treatments. Knowledge is a very powerful way to battle the disease, so take the time to learn all you can, and build a strong defense for the sake of your good health.

About the Author:
Columnist Bernard Loten contributes to numerous popular Internet health sites, on healthy eating and diabetes disease topics.

November 12 2007 08:09 pm | Diabetes

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