Diabetes: Type 2
What is Diabetes?
When you have diabetes, either: – your pancreas cannot make ENOUGH insulin – your body cannot PROPERLY USE the insulin made by the pancreas – OR BOTH
When your body lacks the proper effects of insulin, glucose BUILDS UP in your blood
Signs and Symptoms
Being very THIRSTY Being HUNGRY all of the time URINATING often – especially at night
Having occasional BLURRY vision Feeling very TIRED during the day Losing WEIGHT without trying
Signs and Symptoms
Having very DRY, ITCHY skin Having sores that take a LONG time to HEAL Getting more INFECTIONS than usual LOSING feeling or getting a TINGLING feeling in the feet Vomiting
Type 2 Diabetes
Occurs in 9 out of 10 people with diabetes Usually diagnosed AFTER age 30 or 40 Pancreas cannot make ENOUGH insulin and the body cannot PROPERLY USE the insulin that is made Can be controlled by ORAL ANTI-DIABETIC MEDICATIONS and/or DIET and EXERCISE Person may or may not have to INJECT insulin There are SEVERAL known ways to DECREASE the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
Risk Factors
A family HISTORY of diabetes Lack of EXERCISE Being OVERWEIGHT Being of American Indian, African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Asian/Pacific Islander HERITAGE
Controlling Your Diabetes
There are THREE things that you can do to CONTROL your blood glucose and complications of diabetes: – Watch what you EAT and DRINK – Increase your PHYSICAL ACTIVITY – Be compliant with your MEDICATION REGIMEN (if you have been prescribed one) – Make sure you know what to do on a sick day and create a SICK DAY KIT **Click links above for more information**
Complications
Heart disease Blindness (retinopathy) Nerve damage (neuropathy) Kidney damage (nephropathy) Foot problems Dental disease and problems Click here for more information on Complications
The ABC’s of Diabetes
It is important to have your diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol under control Talk to your doctor and take an active role in caring for your diabetes and health
Additional Resources
American Diabetes Association – www.diabetes.org
CDC website – http://www.cdc.gov/Diabetes/
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