What is Type 2 Diabetes?

• Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition where the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough, leading to high blood sugar levels.
• It is commonly linked to obesity, physical inactivity and poor diet.
• Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision.
• Treatment involves lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight management.
  • Medications such as Metformin help regulate blood sugar levels, and in some cases, insulin therapy may be required.

• Type 1 Diabetes: Primarily affects children and young adults, where the body’s immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
• Type 2 Diabetes: The most common form, often linked to lifestyle factors and obesity. It involves insulin resistance and eventually pancreas dysfunction.
• Gestational Diabetes: A type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy and increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life.
• Other Forms: Covers genetic forms, latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), and MODY (Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young).