What are the Symptoms?

Some people don't have any symptoms, especially when diabetes is diagnosed very early. This is likely because the blood sugar level may go up so slowly that a person may not be aware that anything is wrong. Other people might have symptoms, such as:

• Being very thirsty.
• Urinating a lot.
• Losing weight without trying.
• Having blurry vision.
• Feeling hungrier or more tired than usual.

At times people find out that he or she has type 2 diabetes during a regular medical checkup. People may find out that they have the disease during a regular appointment for another health problem like blood pressure for instance, an infection, or a wound that heals slowly. Some people don't find out that they have diabetes until they have a complication from the disease, such as kidney disease, vision problems, heart and blood vessel problems, or heart disease.

What causes Diabetes?

You can get Type 2 Diabetes if:

• Your body does not respond like it should to insulin. This will make it hard for your cells to get sugar from the blood for energy use. This is most often known as insulin resistance.
• Your pancreas does not produce enough insulin.

Your weight, how active you are, and your genetics all affect the way your body may respond to insulin. If you are overweight, get no exercise or very little exercise, or have other family members with diabetes, you have a far greater chance of getting type 2 diabetes.

What is type 2 diabetes?

What is Type 2 diabetes? it is a lifelong disease that happens when the cells of the body can't use insulin correctly or when the pancreas can't make enough insulin. Insulin will let blood sugar—also called glucose, enter the body’s cells to be used for energy. When insulin is not able to do its job, the cells can't obtain the sugar they need, and too much sugar builds up in the blood. Over time, the extra sugar in the blood will possibly damage your eyes, heart, blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys.

Many adults and children are getting type 2 diabetes. This is likely because of bad eating habits and a lack of physical activity. It is imperative to know if you or your children are at risk for type 2 diabetes and to know what you can do to help stop the disease.