One of the most serious (and misunderstood) diseases that affects our country today is type II diabetes. While many people may not understand exactly what type II diabetes is, it is actually quite simple: "Type II diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose)- your body's main source of fuel" (Mayo Clinic, 2006). Type II diabetes is the most common type of diabetes, with approximately 90 to 95% of the 21 million Americans who suffer from diabetes have type II diabetes. It has been estimated that one-third of people with type II are not aware that they have it; if it goes undiagnosed for a long period of time the disease can become life-threatening (Mayo Clinic, 2006).
There are several risk factors in developing type II diabetes, which can include weight, inactivity, family history, age, race, gestational diabetes, and depression. Overweight people (especially those who carry the extra weight around their midsection) are said to be especially at risk for the disease. Severely inactive people, those with a history of type II diabetes in the family, people over the age of 45, and women who developed gestational diabetes while pregnant are also at risk (Mayo Clinic, 2006).
While it is important to note that type II diabetes develops slowly, if one or more of the above-mentioned risk factors apply to any person, they should be on the lookout for the common symptoms of type II diabetes. These symptoms can include flu-like symptoms, weight fluctuations, blurred vision, slow-healing sores or frequent infections, nerve damage, and red, swollen, or tender gums. The earliest warning signs for type II are said to be increased thirst and frequent urination, "because excess glucose...
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The prevalence of diabetes according to the CDC is 26 million Americans currently diagnosed with diabetes, 79 million with pre-diabetes, and 7 million unaware they have diabetes.1 Diabetes is currently more prevalent in the western countries due to physical inactivity and obesity, but as more Eastern countries develop the western lifestyle it becomes an increasing worldwide epidemic.1 The risk for developing type 2 diabetes increases with age (especially after age 40), but is increasing most rapidly in the adolescent and young generation.1 It is therefore critical that education as well as drug therapies are implemented to decrease the rising prevalence of this illness.
Besides these, early cataract formation, decreased vision, repeated fungal and bacterial infections, kidney damage, heart disease, muscle weakness and abnormal/decreased sensations, etc., are other common complications of uncontrolled Diabetes.
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There are a few types of Diabetes. There is Type 1. Type 1 is usually diagnosed before puberty. In a type 1 diabetic, the body no longer makes insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas. Type 2 Diabetes usually affects adults. Children who are overweight may get type 2. With type 2 the body still produces insulin just not enough. Another form of diabetes is Gestational Diabetes. This only
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