Type 2 diabetes is a medical condition where the body doesn’t make enough insulin, or is unable to process blood glucose into energy. This condition can develop in adulthood, but it also affects a number of young children. Several risk factors can increase your chance of developing type 2 diabetes. These include being overweight, older or having a history of cardiovascular disease. Because early symptoms are often mild, more than 6 million people with type 2 diabetes don’t know they have the condition.
Instructions
1. Notice if you feel unusually thirsty. If your mouth constantly feels dry and you have the frequent need to drink a glass of water, you may have type 2 diabetes. Because your body is unable to convert sugar into energy, excess sugar can remain in your bloodstream and leave your thirsty.
2. Watch for the frequent urge to urinate. Because people with type 2 diabetes are unusually thirsty and drink more, they tend to urinate more. Frequent urination may include going to the bathroom two or three times an hour.
3. Look for an inability to satisfy your hunger. The pancreas produces insulin, which converts sugar to energy. In turn, your muscles and cells receive energy. When insulin levels are low, your body doesn’t receive an adequate supply of energy. As a result, you may feel unusually hungry or experience hunger pangs that linger after eating.
4. Observe any periods of fatigue. When your muscles and cells are depleted of energy, your entire body will feel tired or sluggish. You may sleep longer at night or require naps throughout the day.
5. Note blurry vision. Several eye and medical conditions can cause blurry vision. In the case of type 2 diabetes, a high blood sugar can cause the eye lenses to swell or retain fluid, which can affect vision. Vision returns to normal once blood sugar levels are regulated.
6. Detect if you are unable to fight infections. If you have type 2 diabetes, your ability to quickly overcome an infection decreases. You may experience frequent urinary tract infections, bladder infections, sinus infections or it may take you longer to get over the common cold.
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