Medically Reviewed by Michael Dansinger, MD on December 06, 2020 Type 2 diabetes
is a lifelong disease that keeps your body from using insulin the way it should. People with type 2 diabetes are said to have insulin resistance. People who are middle-aged or older are most likely to get this kind of diabetes. It used to be called adult-onset diabetes. But type 2 diabetes also affects kids and
teens, mainly because of childhood obesity. Type 2 is the most common type of diabetes. There are about 29 million people in the U.S. with type 2. Another 84 million have
prediabetes, meaning their blood sugar (or blood glucose) is high but not high enough to be diabetes yet. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be so mild that you don't notice them. About 8 million people who have it don't know it. Symptoms include: If you have dark rashes around your neck or armpits, see your doctor. These are called acanthosis nigricans, and they can be signs that your body is
becoming resistant to insulin. Your pancreas makes a hormone called insulin. It helps your cells turn glucose, a type of sugar, from the food you eat into energy. People with type 2 diabetes make insulin, but their cells don't use it as well as they should. At first, your
pancreas makes more insulin to try to get glucose into your cells. But eventually, it can't keep up, and the glucose builds up in your blood instead. Usually, a combination of things
causes type 2 diabetes. They might include: Certain things make it more likely that you’ll get type 2 diabetes. The more of these
that apply to you, the higher your chances of getting it are. Some things are related to who you are: Risk factors related to your health and medical history include: Other things that raise your
risk of diabetes have to do with your daily habits and lifestyle. These are the ones you can do something about: Your doctor can test your blood for signs of type 2 diabetes. Usually, they’ll test you on 2 days to
confirm the diagnosis. But if your blood glucose is very high or you have many symptoms, one test may be all you need. Managing type 2 diabetes includes a mix of lifestyle changes and medication. Lifestyle changes You may be able to reach your target blood sugar levels with diet and exercise alone.
Medication If lifestyle changes don’t get you to your target blood sugar levels, you may need medication. Some of the most common for type 2 diabetes include: Even if you change your lifestyle and take your medicine as directed, your blood sugar may still get worse over time. That doesn’t mean you’ve done something wrong. Diabetes is progressive, and many people eventually need more than one drug. When you take more than one drug to control your type 2 diabetes, that’s called
combination therapy. You and your doctor should work together to find the best mix for you. Usually, you'll keep taking metformin and add something else. What that is may depend on your situation. Some drugs control blood sugar spikes (your doctor may call this hyperglycemia) that come right after meals, for
instance. Others are more effective at stopping drops in blood sugar (hypoglycemia) between meals. Some may help with weight loss or cholesterol, as well as your diabetes. You and your doctor should talk about any possible side effects. Cost may be an issue as well. If you take medication for something else, that will need to be factored into any decision. You’ll need to see your doctor more often when you start taking a new combination of drugs. You might find that adding a second drug doesn’t bring your blood sugar under control. Or the combination of two drugs might work only for a short time. If that happens, your doctor might consider a third noninsulin drug, or you may start insulin therapy. Adopting a healthy lifestyle can help you lower your
risk of diabetes. Over time, high blood sugar can damage and cause problems with your:
The best way to avoid these complications is to manage your type 2 diabetes well.
There are many medical professionals who can help you live well with diabetes, including: If you were recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, ask your doctor these questions at your next visit. What is controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus?It's the most common form of diabetes. Type 2 means that your body doesn't use insulin properly. And while some people can control their blood glucose (blood sugar) levels with healthy eating and exercise, others may need medication or insulin to manage it. Regardless, you have everything you need to fight it.
Can you get rid of type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications?There's no cure for type 2 diabetes, but losing weight, eating well and exercising can help you manage the disease. If diet and exercise aren't enough to manage your blood sugar, you may also need diabetes medications or insulin therapy.
What is Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications ICDICD-10 code E11. 9 for Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases .
What is Type 2 diabetes mellitus with complication?Short-term complications of type 2 diabetes are hypoglycemia (very low blood glucose) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS), which is very high blood glucose. Long-term complications of type 2 are diabetic retinopathy, kidney disease (nephropathy), diabetic neuropathy, and macrovascular problems.
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