Type 2 Diabetes is a disorder in the metabolism which results from the inability of the body to create enough insulin. It is called non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). The body can't move glucose (blood sugar) into the cells without enough production or use of insulin. It is a constant disease with no known cure. Diabetes mellitus is the most common form.

Prediabetes - blood glucose scale is higher than the normal range but is not high enough to be called diabetes. However, plenty of people having prediabetes develop type II diabetes in the duration of 10 years according to the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Prediabetes increases the danger of stroke and heart diseases. People having prediabetes may delay or preven type ll diabetes by moderate exercise and modest loss of weight.

Causes

There is no known cause of type ll diabetes. Genetic factor appears to be the cause why it runs in the family. Although someone can inherit the tendency to acquire type II diabetes, it generally takes other factor like obesity to develop the disease.

Delay of onset or prevention of type ll diabetes:

Type ll diabetes can be delayed or prevented by following some programs to reduce or eliminate the risk factors - losing weight and increasing exercise in particular.

Symptoms

The following are the different common symptoms:

• Infections that do not heal easily

• High glucose level in the blood if tested

• Elevated sugar scale in urine if tested

• Unusual thirst

• Frequent urination

• Blurred vision

• Dry and itchy skin

• Vomiting and nausea

Symptoms can be mild and sometimes unnoticeable or confused easily with aging signs. The symptoms may resemble other situations or medical complications. Always consult your doctor for diagnosis.

Risk Factors of type ll diabetes

Risk factor - is anything which increases the chance of a person to develop a disease. It can be some activities like smoking, family history or diet, or some other things. These factors can add to the person's risk, but they don't necessarily cause the ailment.

The following are some of the risk factors

• Age- People above 45 years of age are high risks for the disease

• Family history

• Being overweight

• Not having regular exercise

• Ethnicity and race - Being members of racial and ethnic groups, like African- Americans, Hispanic

Americans and Native Americans increase the risk for type ll diabetes.

• History of diabetes in pregnancy, delivery of a baby that weighs more than nine pounds.

• Low level of good cholesterol or HDL (high density lipoprotein)

• High level of triglycerides

Treatment

Specific medication for type ll diabetes must be determined by your doctor based on the following:

• age, medical history and overall health

• extent of the illness

• tolerance for exact treatment, procedures and therapies

• expectations for the path of the disease

• your preference or opinion

• proper diet

• control of weight

• an accurate exercise program

• regular inspection of the foot

• oral medications, insulin replacement and other medications as directed by the physician.