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Type 2 DiabetesBy Carlos Mendez and Xiomara Tamayo

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Type 2 Diabetes mellitus is an illness associated with the pancreas and the individual affected by this illness cannot regulate their blood sugar via the secretion of insulin a vital hormone in the regulation of blood sugar. Type 2 Diabetes is generally associated with a decreased life expectancy of ten years. Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 is dominantly characterized by high insulin levels and insulin resistance in relation to insulin deficiency. For example, the normal range for the insulin levels of a non diabetic individual are 60 to 100 mg and 140 mg or less after meals or snacks while the insulin levels of diabetic individuals differ in range, but are normally higher than 140 mg.

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

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The development of Type 2 Diabetes is generally promoted by multiple factors such as an inadequate diet and lack of physical activity which directly correlates with obesity which is perceived as the primary contributor for the majority of patients diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.

Many of the factors that contribute to Type 2 Diabetes are generally associated with the metabolism of an individual. There are also numerous genetic elements that increase an individuals risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes such as Donohue Syndrome a severe and rare genetic disorder that ravages the affected individual’s insulin receptors, but other medical conditions (i.e. Hyperthyroidism) can also promote this illness in various individuals.

Contributing Factors of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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Type 2 Diabetes symptoms vary, but the most corporate include:

Polyuria (frequent urination), Polyphagia (increased appetite), Polydipsia (increased thirst), and weight loss.

Many individuals may not be aware of any symptoms until they are diagnosed by a healthcare professional.

Symptoms

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The graph above illustrates the quantity of hypoglycemic related deaths that occur in the United States in relation to age which seems to be another factor pertaining to the development of Type 2 Diabetes since aging affects and individual’s metabolism.

Death rates for Hypoglycemic Crises as Underlying Cause, by Age, United States, 1980-2007

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The most common Type 2 diabetes treatments include:

An adequate diet and the implementation of exercise into the individual’s lifestyle. Aerobic exercise along with the implementation of resistance training generally improve a patient’s condition. In most diagnosed patients’ weight loss is a primary concern since the majority of the United States population is either overweight or obese as a result from an inadequate diet.

If the patients’ insulin levels are only mildly regulated by the alterations to their diet and lifestyle then medication such as Metformin are prescribed to the patient.

Although controversial, common diabetic diets include low glycemic items that stabilize a patients insulin levels.

Weight management surgery is also another effective method of diabetes treatment when pertaining to patients suffering from weight complications

Type 2 Diabetes Treatments

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Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented by a healthy lifestyle that includes recurrent physical activity and an adequate diet that includes 3-6 servings of fruits and vegetables daily and 6-8 glasses of water daily. A large quantity of children in the United States are susceptible to the development of Diabetes since many children’s diets are composed of enormous amounts of sugar filled drinks, treats, etc. which should only be consumed in moderation. If Diabetes is prominent in your family then it is advisable that you consult your primary care physician and obtain information about whether you or any of your children are at risk of developing Diabetes.

How do I prevent Type 2 Diabetes?

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Although many risk factors are associated with an individual’s lifestyle, there are risk factors that pertain to illnesses. If this is relevant to an individual they may want assimilate preventive methods such as regular consultations with your physician.

Prevention (Continued)

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http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=8627848

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss5W-Wz-RTo

Podcast and Video

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http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/news/docs/screening.htm

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001356/

http://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001356/

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