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| What is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder. People with Type 2 diabetes have a reduced ability to convert sugar in their blood into energy for their bodies. After eating, we need insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas, to channel sugar from our blood into our cells. In Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas makes some insulin but it is not produced in the amount your body needs, unlike Type 1 diabetes where the body does not make insulin at all. Insulin inhibits the production of glucose from the liver. When we do not produce enough insulin, glucose is overproduced by the liver and stays in the blood. At the same time, muscles become less responsive to insulin, a condition known as 'insulin-resistance'. The combined result is high blood sugar levels, which can be very damaging to our blood vessels and organs. Is There A Cure For Type 2 Diabetes? At the moment, Type 2 diabetes has no cure but can be managed. Did you know diabetes: ~ accounts for 85-90% of all cases of diabetes ~ can be caused by unhealthy eating and lack of physical activity ~ usually occurs in people over 45 years of age. What are the common Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 diabetes develops gradually, so sometimes symptoms can go unnoticed. This means that a sufferer may go undiagnosed and untreated for a long time. Common diabetic symptoms can include: ~ frequent urination ~ thirst ~ blurred vision ~ skin infections ~ slow healing ~ tingling, burning and numbness in the feet. Diabetes is diagnosed on the basis of a person’s blood glucose level under certain conditions. Diabetes Type 2 Research Medical research is focused on how we regulate body weight and energy and on obtaining a better understanding of what causes Type 2 diabetes. Research strengths include live cell microscopy, the use of mass spectrometry for the discovery of new molecules affected by this disease, gene manipulation and studies of our metabolism. Medical studies seek to identify chemicals that may be released from our immune cells or blood vessels early in type 2 diabetes and examine key differences in fat from different parts of our body. Latest Diabetes Treatment Recent medical research shows that insulin activates a motor protein that drives glucose transport molecules to the cell surface. Scientists have found that over-eating generates the production of toxic oxygen scavenging molecules or 'free radicals' which trigger insulin resistance. Scientists have found that fats may disrupt movement of protein in pancreatic insulin-producing cells, triggering cell death. Medical researchers have shown that a hormone released naturally from the gut after a meal could be used to treat obesity and Type 2 diabetes. The hormone peptide acts on the brain, contributing to a feeling of fullness, suggesting the use of this hormone as a weight loss medication. What Natural Therapies Can Help Ease Symptoms Of Diabetes? Far infrared therapy is a safe, natural and gentle diabetes treatment for you. Thermomedics diabetic socks are effective for neuropathic pain, preventing unpleasant odour and assisting to maintain good foot health. Available in black, white or red, these orthopedic socks are comfortable as bed socks, for work or sport to help prevent diabetic foot problems. Thermomedic Therapy Garments Exceptional Pain Relief For Aching Bodies! |