Am I at risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Am I at risk for Type 2 Diabetes?

Implement measures to reduce the risk of diabetes

* What is diabetes type 2?
* Can we prevent type 2 diabetes?
* What are the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes?
* Should I be tested for diabetes?
* What does having pre-diabetes mean?
* In addition to being older and overweight, what other factors that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes?
* How can I reduce my risk?
* Making changes to a lower risk
* My Hope through research
* For more information
* What is diabetes type 2?

Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. People with diabetes are problems converting food to energy. After a meal the food is broken down into sugar, called Glucose is transported by blood to the body's cells. The cells use the hormone Insulin, produced by the pancreas to help glucose to energy.

People develop type 2 diabetes because the cells in muscle, liver and fat do not use insulin properly. In the end, not the pancreas does not produce NOK insulin to meet the needs of the body.

Accordingly, the amount of glucose in the blood increases while the cells are deprived of energy. Over years, significant damage blood glucose values nerves and blood vessels, causing complications heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, nerve problems, gum infections and amputation.

Can we prevent type 2 diabetes?

Research has shown that people with risk of type 2 diabetes can prevent or delay the development of Type 2 diabetes by losing a little weight. The results of the program to prevent diabetes (DPP) showed that weight loss through dietary changes and moderate physical activity could delay and prevent Type 2 diabetes.

The participants in this study funded by the federal government in 3234 persons at high-risk diabetes experienced a 5 - to 7 percent weight loss. For example, a 5 - to 7 percent weight loss for a person weighing 200 pounds would be 10 to 14 pounds.

Family history and obesity are risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Participants in the DPP were overweight and greater than normal levels of glucose in the blood, a condition called pre-diabetes, also called the reduced glucose tolerance. Pre-diabetes and obesity are strong.

Risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Because of the high risk of diabetes among some minority groups, about half of the DPP participants were African American, Native Alaskan, American Indian, Asian Americans, Pacific Islander or Hispanic / Latino.

DPP participants also included others with high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, for example, women with previous gestational diabetes, and more than 60 years.

DPP tested two approaches to preventing diabetes: lifestyle changes in a health program nutrition and physical activity, and metformin. People change in lifestyle

The group exercised about 30 minutes per day, 5 days a week, usually on foot, and lowered their intake of fat and calories. They are taking metformin were aware of physical activity and diet. A third group received information about physical activity and diet.

The results showed that people in the group lifestyle changes reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 58 percent. In the first year, people lost an average of 15 pounds.

Changing lifestyle is more effective in more than 60 years old. It reduces the risk 71 percent. People have to metformin reduced the risk by 31 percent.

Types of diabetes
The three main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is usually first diagnosed in children, adolescents or young adults. In this form of diabetes, beta cells pancreas no longer make insulin because the immune system attacks the body and destroyed. The treatment for type 1 diabetes, including insulin injections or use an insulin pump, food choices, exercising regularly, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol, and take an aspirin a day for some.

Diabetes type 2
Type 2 diabetes, previously called adult onset diabetes or non-insulin dependent is the most common form of diabetes. People can develop type 2 diabetes at any age, even childhood. This form diabetes usually begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which fat, muscle and liver cells do not use insulin properly. First, the pancreas continues to meet the total demand produce more insulin. Over time, but lose the ability to secrete insulin in NOK response to meals. People who are overweight and inactive are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Treatment includes taking diabetes medicines, food choices, exercise regulate, control blood pressure and cholesterol, and take an aspirin a day for some.

Gestational diabetes
Some women develop gestational diabetes late in pregnancy. Although this form of diabetes usually disappears after the baby is born, a woman who had gestational diabetes are more likely to Type 2 diabetes later in life. Gestational diabetes is due to hormones pregnancy or lack of insulin.

What are the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes?

Approximately 6 million people in the United States have type 2 diabetes and do not know. Many don't know the signs or symptoms. Symptoms may be mild if they had not even noticed. Some People with symptoms of diabetes, but not suspected.

Symptoms include
* Increased thirst
* Increased hunger
* Fatigue
* Increased urination, especially at night
* Weight loss
* Blurred vision
* Non-healing wounds

Many can not find that they have the disease until complications from diabetes, which Blurred vision or heart trouble. If it is discovered early on that you are diabetic, you can get treatment to prevent damage to the body.

Should I be tested for diabetes?

All people aged 45 or older should consider being tested for diabetes. If you are 45 years or more obesity and BMI-see table test is strongly recommended. If you are under 45, overweight and have one or more risk factors, should consider being tested. Ask doctor for a test of fasting glucose or glucose tolerance by oral route. Doctor if you have normal blood glucose, pre-diabetes or diabetes.

What does having pre-diabetes mean?
Pre-diabetes means your blood sugar is higher than normal, but below the range of diabetes. In 2007 at least 57 million American adults suffered from diabetes mellitus. Have pre-diabetes means that you are at risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease. But you can reduce the risk of getting diabetes and even return to a normal level of glucose in the blood with a modest weight loss by healthy eating and moderate physical activity. If you are, you said pre-diabetes, ask your glucose again in 1 to 2 years.

In addition to being older and overweight, what other factors that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes?

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