Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition where the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough of it, causing blood sugar levels to rise. It is the most common form of diabetes, affecting hundreds of millions worldwide.
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Common Symptoms
Possible Causes
- Insulin resistance in cells
- Insufficient insulin production by the pancreas
- Excess body weight, especially abdominal fat
- Physical inactivity
- Long-term high-carbohydrate diet
Risk Factors
- Prediabetes or gestational diabetes
- Family history of type 2 diabetes
- Age over 45
- Overweight or obesity
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- High blood pressure or abnormal cholesterol levels
When to Seek Medical Help
- Extreme thirst or frequent urination that is new or worsening
- Unexplained weight loss
- Blood glucose reading above 250 mg/dL
- Signs of diabetic ketoacidosis: nausea, vomiting, fruity-smelling breath
Related Symptoms
Type 2 Diabetes is commonly associated with the following symptoms:
Medical References
Content on this page is informed by evidence-based clinical sources including:
- World Health Organization (WHO)Global health guidance and disease classification
- National Health Service (NHS)UK clinical guidelines and patient information
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)US public health data and clinical recommendations
- PubMed – NCBIPeer-reviewed biomedical literature and clinical studies
- Cochrane LibrarySystematic reviews and meta-analyses in evidence-based medicine
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