Type 2 diabetes is a serious health condition that negatively affects how the body regulates blood sugar (glucose) in the human body.
The presence of excessive glucose in the blood merely destroys the structure of
insulin (key) that opens the body cells to feed the muscles and fats cells.
Once the structure of a key is damaged it cannot open the muscles and fats
cells.
So, the glucose is uncontrolled and increase its presence in the circulatory
system. It (glucose) acts like sharp broken glasses, which suppresses the blood
vessels causing the circulatory wall to become weak, fragile and collapses. As
a result, glucose freely finds its way into the body that paralyses the nervous
and circulatory systems and other parts of the body.
Type 2 diabetes patients may experience
the following symptoms.
Server hunger.
The muscles and fats cells are not receiving require glucose, so the body cells
go into starvation.
Server thirst.
Due to frequent urination and body discharge of fluids through sweating (etc.),
the body may go into dehydration and feel thirsty.
Poor vision
The presence of excessive glucose in the blood system finds its way into the
eyes and affects visibility.
Unhealing wound.
The paralysed circulatory and nervous systems do not support the supply of
sufficient food, oxygen and communication signals transmitting into the
affected areas, thus the wound will not heal.
Weight loss or gain.
Depending on individual patients, they either gain or loss weight.
Feeling weak and tired.
The body is not receiving sufficient glucose and oxygen that is why patients
will feel weak and tired.
Shortness of breath.
The ability to inhale and exhale depends very much on the level of energy,
since the glucose is misguided, the functionality of the respiratory system is
seriously affected, which result in a condition called shortness of breath.
Frequent urination.
The presence of large glucose damages the sphincter muscles and affects their
ability to retain urine.
Poor cognitive functions.
The blood sugar travels up to the brain and affects the brain's ability to
think clearly.
Low libido
The glucose affects the nervous and circulatory system causing a condition
called erectile dysfunction (ED).
Clinical signs of type 2 diabetes.
High blood pressure.
Lack of energy supply and the large presence of glucose, it destroys the
functions of the lung and heart's muscles. Also, the circulation system is
paralysed and not enough nutrients and oxygen reaching the muscles and fats
cells.
The muscles and fats cells signal the control center- the brain, alarming the
body's starvation. The brain then signals the heart to increase its pumping
rate, which the condition is diagnosed as high blood pressure. This may
also affect the pulse rate as well.
High blood sugar reading
From blood sugar tests, the patient will have high blood sugar reading.
How to treat type 2 diabetes?
Medical
doctors may prescript antidiabetic drugs and put the patient on insulin
therapy.
Lifestyle behavior and nutrition
modification plans.
·
Stop sugar-based foods.
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Stop soft drinks intake.
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Stop beer and any form of alcohol.
·
Stop smoke.
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Work out your weight.
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Seek diet & mental health counselling.
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Faithful to medical treatment.
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Seeking social support, especially from
family.
·
Eat fiber based foods, vegetables, fruits,
and nuts.
·
Drink pure water only.
· Engage in physical exercise that suits you.
· Seek support from lifestyle health professionals.