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    Signs That You May Have Type 2 diabetes

    Warning Signs For Type 2 Diabetes

    Type 2 diabetes is a condition that develops in the body over a period of time. This condition issometimes referred to as the non-insulin dependent diabetes. The cause of it is that your bodybecomes resistant to the effects of the insulin that it is producing and this increases your bloodsugar levels. Two of the largest risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes are your familyhistory and being overweight.

    The definition of insulin is a hormone in your body that is produced by the pancreas. Typically,the insulin levels vary in relation to the amount of glucose in your body. When you consumefood, the level will increase and if you are not eating, it will decrease. Insulin moves the glucoseto different areas in your body. If you have more glucose then your body can handle, the excessamount will be stored in your liver and it will be released when it is needed. It is a difficultbalance between the pancreas, liver, insulin and glucose.

    If you develop type 2 diabetes, one of two things will take place. Either your pancreas will stopproducing the proper amounts of insulin that your body requires or you will become resistant toinsulin. No matter which way it will go, the results will be the same, high blood sugar levels.

    When something is wrong with your body, it has ways of signaling you. It is extremely importantthat you familiarize yourself with the symptoms of type 2 diabetes because the sooner that youcan catch it, the less damage that it will do to your body. Here are some things to look for in type2 diabetes.

    One of the most overlooked symptoms of type 2 diabetes is extreme fatigue. This is becausepeople are so busy with their jobs and lifestyle and they have so much stress in their everydaylives that they automatically think that this is why they are so tired all the time. If you feel tiredand sleepy all the time, even after a good nights sleep, then you should see your doctor for acheckup and make sure everything is all right.

    Another sign is a drastic change in your weight. Maybe you feel hungry all of the time and thiscauses you to eat more and gain weight. The excess fat that you have in your body causes it tobecome more resistant to the effects of insulin that is produced. You may also eat more thennormal and end up losing weight. This is caused by your muscles not getting enough glucose tofunction properly.

    Your eyes can also be effected by type 2 diabetes. You can have blurry vision as high bloodsugar levels pulls fluid from tissues such as the lens of your eyes making it difficult for them to

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