Biomedical Science: Type 2 Diabetes
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes is a lifelong disease in which there is a high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is the most common form of diabetes. Obesity is common in patients with type 2 diabetes. Statistics show that four out of five victims of type 2 diabetes are overweight of obese. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which ones pancreas makes enough insulin, but the body cannot use the insulin correctly. This is called insulin resistance. Insulin resistance occurs in ones body before they are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. When one has insulin resistance, their glucose builds up in their blood, rather than being absorbed by the cells. Most people are unaware that they have insulin resistance until they develop type 2 diabetes. To be diagnosed with diabetes, one must take a glucose tolerance exam. The glucose tolerance exam checks how one’s body breaks down sugar (glucose). The patient must fast for 12 hours prior to the test. When the patient first arrives, blood is drawn to use as the control of the test. Next, the doctor will give the patient a sugary liquid to drink. A certain time period later, more blood will be drawn and analyzed to study how well the patient breaks down glucose. This test determines if one is diabetic or not.
WHEN TO CONTACT A DOCTOR: o Chest pain/pressure o Fainting/unconsciousness o Shortness of breath o Eyesight problems
How to prevent type 2 diabetes: o Keep a healthy body weight
o EXERCISE
Causes of Type 2 Diabetes: o Obesity o Poor eating habits o Too much TV time o Physical inactivity o Sleep habits o Genetics
A Recommended Diet for Type 2 Diabetes:
Breakfast:
• Scrambled eggs
• Yogurt with fruit
• Whole wheat bagel
Lunch:
• Meat Sandwich: o 3 oz. meat o 2 slices whole wheat bread o 2 leaves lettuce o 3 slices tomato o 1 tsp. low fat mayonnaise
Dinner:
• Whole wheat pasta with low fat sauce
Type 2 diabetes symptoms:
People with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes is a lifelong disease in which there is a high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is the most common form of diabetes. Obesity is common in patients with type 2 diabetes. Statistics show that four out of five victims of type 2 diabetes are overweight of obese. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which ones pancreas makes enough insulin, but the body cannot use the insulin correctly. This is called insulin resistance. Insulin resistance occurs in ones body before they are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. When one has insulin resistance, their glucose builds up in their blood, rather than being absorbed by the cells. Most people are unaware that they have insulin resistance until they develop type 2 diabetes. To be diagnosed with diabetes, one must take a glucose tolerance exam. The glucose tolerance exam checks how one’s body breaks down sugar (glucose). The patient must fast for 12 hours prior to the test. When the patient first arrives, blood is drawn to use as the control of the test. Next, the doctor will give the patient a sugary liquid to drink. A certain time period later, more blood will be drawn and analyzed to study how well the patient breaks down glucose. This test determines if one is diabetic or not.
WHEN TO CONTACT A DOCTOR: o Chest pain/pressure o Fainting/unconsciousness o Shortness of breath o Eyesight problems
How to prevent type 2 diabetes: o Keep a healthy body weight
o EXERCISE
Causes of Type 2 Diabetes: o Obesity o Poor eating habits o Too much TV time o Physical inactivity o Sleep habits o Genetics
A Recommended Diet for Type 2 Diabetes:
Breakfast:
• Scrambled eggs
• Yogurt with fruit
• Whole wheat bagel
Lunch:
• Meat Sandwich: o 3 oz. meat o 2 slices whole wheat bread o 2 leaves lettuce o 3 slices tomato o 1 tsp. low fat mayonnaise
Dinner:
• Whole wheat pasta with low fat sauce
Type 2 diabetes symptoms:
People with type 2 diabetes