In the Type 2 form of Diabetes the pancreas produces insulin but the body is not able to use the insulin produced either partially or completely. The other term that can be used for this is insulin resistance and this is the main cause for the development of Type 2 diabetes. The body makes every effort to produce more insulin to overcome this resistance and when it fails to cope with the higher demands Type 2 Diabetes is the outcome. Heredity also plays a major role in Type 2 diabetes. Let's look at a few causes these are, high blood triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, high fat diet, gestational diabetes, high alcohol intake, obesity ( especially around the waist region), sedentary lifestyle and ageing.

It can take a very long time maybe even several years for the blood sugar level to indicate a potential threat of Type 2 diabetes. Quite often the symptoms are not very obvious or evident at all. Sometimes it is discovered accidentally during routine checkups and or when a person is being screened for another condition. Symptoms that can be seen are unusual thirst, tiredness, blurred vision, loss of weight, increased urination, infections such as thrush or an irritation of the genitals, frequent or slow - healing infections, erectile dysfunction, increased appetite, severe gum problems, unusual sensations especially in the extremities, and itching. In the case of children the symptoms are often different as in most cases children are obese and overweight, many children develop a skin problem called acanthosis covering the skin with dark, velvety patches and increased urination is mild or even absent.

Most often Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by lifestyle changes alone. A strict and healthy diet is to be maintained. This is very much the same as a normal, balanced diet that is recommended for good health i.e. foods that are low in saturated fat, high in fiber, vegetables and fruits, sugar and salt. Weight needs to be kept under control to avoid risk of cardiovascular disease. Exercise is necessary as this increases the body's response to insulin, exercise should be done at least five days a week. Smoking is to be strictly avoided. Alcohol can be had in very small quantities though. In case lifestyle changes don't reduce glucose levels then your physician may prescribe the required medications. For some if lifestyle changes or medication does not help in controlling blood glucose levels then there is a probability that insulin injections have to be started. This could be temporary or for a longer period of time. These injections are in most cases self administered as per requirement. Insulin differs and works for different periods of time and at different rates. And lastly blood sugar levels can be monitored by an individual with a home test kit.

Having read the above information I hope you have gained some valuable knowledge. Much of how you progress depends entirely upon yourself. Lack of discipline to apply knowledge gained will be regretted so it is better to put it into motion and know the results for yourself. A positive attitude is the way to go.!!

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