To understand what this disease is, you first need to know what the role of glucose and insulin is in the body.
THE glucose is a carbohydrate, which has the function of giving energy to the body. We find glucose in several foods, such as pasta, bread, fruits, honey, among many others.
THE insulin is a hormone synthesized by the pancreas, and it has the function of facilitating the absorption of glucose by the body, which leads to a decrease in the amount of glucose in our blood. With that, we can conclude that if there is no insulin, there is no glucose absorption and, consequently, the level of glucose in our blood will rise, causing a disease that we know it as diabetes.
O Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease. and its cause is believed to be an insufficient production of insulin or an inability of the body to use it correctly. It is common to see patients with type 2 diabetes who are obese, aged over 35 or 40 years old, sedentary and with a family history. Children and teenagers who are overweight can also have this type of diabetes.
The real cause of type 2 diabetes onset is still unknown, but it is believed that heredity, aging and obesity are associated with it, because as people go aging, the pancreas may not function properly, as well as the cells may become unable to absorb the hormone. produced by him.
In some people, type 2 diabetes may be asymptomatic, while others have some symptoms, like:
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- Frequent infections;
- Blurry view;
- Tingling of the feet;
- Itchy and burning sensation on the skin, especially on the hands and feet;
- Difficulty in wound healing;
- Appearance of boils;
- Very thirst;
- Willingness to urinate many times a day;
- Weight loss or gain;
- Fatigue.
O diagnosis of type 2 diabetes It is done through the patient's history and through blood and urine tests, which will detect the level of glucose in the body.
Confirmed diagnosis, the treatment should be started, and the best way to treat type 2 diabetes is to control your blood sugar. To control blood sugar it is necessary to maintain a balanced diet (preferably prescribed by a nutritionist) and physical activities, which improve circulation and lower the glucose level in the blood. Depending on the case, the doctor may prescribe the patient some medications and insulin.
It is very important to remember that type 2 diabetes shows considerable improvement when the patient maintains a balanced diet and practices physical activities.
It is important that people with type 2 diabetes take some precautions:
- Follow the diet;
- Prefer healthy food;
- Drink lots of water or other beverages that are not caloric;
- Don't binge eat;
- Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages;
- Always eat at regular times.
Paula Louredo
Graduated in Biology
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MORAES, Paula Louredo. "Type 2 diabetes"; Brazil School. Available in: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/doencas/diabetes-tipo-2.htm. Accessed on June 27, 2021.