If you or someone you know suffers from Type 2 Diabetes, then chances are that you’ve begun to feel depressed about it. This is because the condition is not just difficult to manage; it can be extremely depressing as well. But don’t give up hope! The good news is that with the right treatment and sufficient self-discipline, there’s every reason to believe that you could one day return to being your old, happy self again.
What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
As its name suggests, Type 2 diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops over time. In most cases, this happens because the body slowly stops producing enough insulin after someone becomes obese or eats a lot of sugary foods.
As a result, glucose and other blood sugar levels rise and cause the pancreas to produce more insulin in an attempt to lower those levels again.
However, this constant release of insulin causes wears out faster than normal which eventually leads to reduced function in the pancreas and increases risk of developing further health problems such as kidney failure or cardiovascular disease.
Syndrome “type 2 diabetes mellitus” is common and prevalent among the masses worldwide.
It is a result of increased insulin resistance to body cells or tissues. To elaborate, insulin resistance increases post-administration of insulin. This speeds up the disease process, hence making insulin unsuitable for the management of type 2 diabetes.
According to recent research, oral hypoglycemics shouldn’t be considered as a treatment option either. This is because they force glucose molecules into cells.
Fasting is the only proposed treatment. Excess glucose stored inside the liver in the form of glycogen can be used by the body during fasting periods. This is how blood glucose levels are managed.
By Dr.Ayesha Mughees: Medical Doctor. Journalist/International Health Reporter