Description
Type 2 Diabetes Where To Begin
Type 2 diabetes stands as the most prevalent variant of diabetes. Among the 30 million Americans grappling with diabetes, 90% grapple with type 2 diabetes, while the remaining percentage contends with type 1, also known as insulin-dependent diabetes.
In the case of type 1 diabetes, the body’s immune system turns against itself, impairing the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Type 1 diabetes remains incurable and necessitates daily insulin treatment. In contrast, type 2 diabetes is controllable through dietary and lifestyle adjustments, although certain individuals might also require medication to regulate their blood sugar levels.
Type 2 diabetes emerges when the body struggles to process insulin effectively or when cells become less responsive to it, thereby causing elevated blood sugar levels. If left untreated over time, high blood sugar levels lead to substantial damage across the body, contributing to issues like vision impairments, skin infections, and a heightened vulnerability to heart disease and stroke.
In this book, you will learn:
- Who Gets Type 2 Diabetes?
- How Diabetes Is Diagnosed
- How to Control Diabetes
- Diabetes Complications
- Conclusion
