Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes: Features and Treatment

Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) is a common disease characterized by impaired carbohydrate metabolism in the body. Unlike juvenile diabetes, the symptoms of T2DM appear gradually, gradually. Typically, patients live with unrecognized T2DM for months and even years. Patients with T2DM get used to thirst, and weight loss is regarded as a benefit, as a reward for the endless, albeit sluggish, struggle with excess weight. Therefore, high blood sugar levels are most often discovered in patients with T2DM completely by accident.

Treatment for T2DM begins with a weight loss diet. A patient with T2DM loses weight, the cells get rid of the uninvited guest - excess fat - and become sensitive to their own insulin, which is most often produced in excess in obese people. Insulin begins to “work”, sugar rushes into the cells, and its amount in the blood decreases. If the diet does not help a patient with T2DM, the doctor prescribes special glucose-lowering tablets.

Some patients with T2DM require insulin injections. And then an entry appears in the outpatient card: “Type 2 diabetes mellitus with insulin requirement.” Or - which is the same thing - "non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus with insulin requirement." Despite the name, in T2DM with insulin requirements, insulin injections are necessary to compensate for blood sugar levels.

It should be noted that over the years, some patients with T2DM often need insulin injections. If for one reason or another you stop trusting your doctor, you should immediately contact another one. With uncompensated T2DM, time works against a person. T2DM, an uncontrolled disease, quickly begins to deal blow after blow. Mistrust and simple stubbornness in such cases can result in severe complications of T2DM.

Complications of T2DM can be very serious and even life-threatening. These may include damage to the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, nervous system and eyes. Therefore, it is important to monitor your blood sugar levels and follow your doctor's recommendations.

In conclusion, T2DM is a serious disease that requires constant monitoring and treatment. It can be prevented or slowed by a healthy lifestyle, including a healthy diet, moderate physical activity and monitoring blood sugar levels. If you suspect or have already been diagnosed with T2DM, it is important to see your doctor and follow their recommendations. You and your doctor can develop a personalized treatment plan that will help you control your blood sugar and prevent or slow down the complications of T2DM.