Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes should not be confused with Type 1 Diabetes as there cause and treatment are very different .

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the body develops a resistance to insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use sugar and maintain normal glucose levels.

Sugar is the basic fuel for the cells in the body, and insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can cause two problems:

• Right away, your cells may be starved for energy.
• Over time, high blood glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.

While diabetes occurs in people of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk.

Type 2 Diabetes results from a resistance to the bodies insulin (basically the body can no longer use insulin effectively) this is usually combined with relative insulin deficiency.

Your doctor can provide simple and quick advice and will help you find out more on Type 2 Diabetes or see whether you are at risk. Alternatively visit the Diabetes UK website.