Genome-wide association studies have implicated around 250 genomic regions in predisposition to type 2 diabetes, with evidence for causal variants and genes emerging for several of these regions. Understanding o
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the cells cannot use blood sugar efficiently to meet the body’s needs. Learn about symptoms, causes, vs. type 1 diabetes, diet, exercise, treatment, insulin, medications, life expectancy, and other lifestyle chang
Type 2 diabetes is a condition of blood sugar dysregulation. In general blood sugar is too high, but it also can be too low. This can happen if you take yourdiabetes medicationsand then skip a meal. Blood sugar also can rise very quickly after a highglycemic indexmeal, and then fall a...
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Sometimes referred to as a "lifestyle disease", the incidence of this form of diabetes continues to grow - and not just in adults, but more and more commonly in children and teens too. What causes even more concern is that many peopl...
Usually, a combination of things causes type 2 diabetes. They might include: Genes.Scientists have found different bits of DNA that affect how your body makes insulin. Weight.Having extra weight or obesity can cause insulin resistance. Metabolic syndrome.People with insulin resistance often have a...
Gestational diabetes This is a type of diabetes that begins when you're pregnant. Experts aren't exactly sure what causes it, though excess weight can play a role. The hormonal changes in your body during pregnancy may make it harder for your body to regulate your blood sugar. Usually, you...
Causes What Causes Type 2 Diabetes? Doctors don’t know exactly why some people get type 2 diabetes and others don’t. But it’s clear thatseveral things raise your oddsof getting it: Ethnicity/race.Certain ethnic groups are more likely to develop type 2 than others, including African Ameri...
REVERSING TYPE 2 DIABETES Written by Slawomir Gromadzki, MPH „Hello Slawek, just want to give you an update on how I’m getting on with my health after being on the health recovery plan for over six months. I've been signed off by my GP as he said I h
This is a life-threatening form of dehydration. In some cases, hyperosmolar syndrome is the first sign that a person has type 2 diabetes. It causes confused thinking, weakness, nausea and even seizure and coma.The treatment of type 2 diabetes also can produce symptoms. Too much glucose-...
Type 2 diabeteswas also previously referred to as non-insulin-dependent diabetesmellitus (NIDDM), or adult-onset diabetes mellitus (AODM). In type 2 diabetes, patients can still produce insulin but do so relatively inadequately for their body's needs, particularly in the face ofinsulin resistance...