Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes developes when a body cannot produce adequate amount of insulin or the insulin that is produced is unable to work adequately.

Type 2 diabetes is a more common variety of Diabetes and its incidence has been on the increase.                 

This increased incidence of Diabetes has particularly affected South Asians, Indians and more so South Indians.

What are the symptoms for Type II Diabetes?

Some of the common symptoms encounted include an increased thirst known as Polydipsia                 increase in hunger known as Polyphagia and an increase frequency of urination known as Polyuria.

Quite often there is a family history of Diabetes. Being over weight contributes to the development of Diabetes.  Also as we age specialy greater than 40 years we are more prone to this condition.

What can we do to prevent Diabetes?

Preventing Diabetes is possible if we lead a very health life style with a regime of daily exercise for atleast 30 mintues a day and also eating the right kind of food to include plenty of vegtables and decreasing high fat diet.