Type 2 diabetes (formerly called non?insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetes) occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot properly use the insulin it makes to control blood sugar. Insulin allows sugar to enter the cells of your body. Once inside the cells, sugar is used as a source of energy.

Type 1 diabetes, previously called juvenile diabetes, affects only 5-10 percent of the diabetic population. It can be a result of an autoimmune destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin. People can develop Type 1 diabetes as either a child or adult and it must be treated with insulin. Type 2 diabetes, previously called adult onset diabetes, affects 90-95 percent of the diabetic population.

It is important to control type 2 diabetes because the buildup of sugar in the blood, if not controlled, can lead to serious medical problems such as kidney damage, amputation, heart disease, and blindness.

To help control type 2 diabetes, prescription medications such as ACTOplus met should be used in conjunction with nutritional counseling, weight reduction as needed, and physical activity.

Type 2 Diabetes can be simply defined or diagnosed by a blood sugar test. The American Diabetes Association's criteria for diabetes are as follows. Another useful test is called hemoglobin A1C (HgbA1C); this is the "footprints" to diabetes, which averages blood sugar levels over a 90-day period.

Type 2 Diabetes is caused by a combination of insulin resistance (reduced sensitivity of the body's tissues—primarily the liver and muscles—to the action of insulin) and an inadequate amount of insulin being secreted by the pancreas. This leads to the body's inability to drive glucose into the cell to be utilized as energy, thereby raising blood sugar levels.

If your doctor thinks that you have type 2 diabetes, he or she will ask you questions about your medical history, do a physical exam, and order a blood glucose test. A blood glucose test is a blood test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. The test is usually done first thing in the morning, before you eat or drink anything.

If you are at risk for type 2 diabetes or if you have a condition called prediabetes-when your blood sugar levels are above normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes-you may be able to prevent or delay the disease by exercising regularly and changing the way you eat. Often, people who develop type 2 diabetes are overweight and not physically active. By losing as few as 10 or 20 pounds, you can reduce your chances of developing diabetes.2

Reach and maintain a reasonable weight. Even if you stay above your ideal weight, losing 5 to 7 percent of your body weight is enough to make a big difference. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, losing 10 to 14 pounds can greatly reduce your chance of getting diabetes. Follow a healthy eating plan. Eat more grains, fruits, and vegetables. Cut down on fat and calories. A dietitian can help you design a meal plan. Remind your health care team to check your blood glucose levels regularly.

Family history of type 1 diabetes. Having a family history of the disease increases the chance that a person will have islet cell antibodies, but it does not predict that a person will have the disease. Only about 10% to 15% of people with type 1 diabetes have a family history of the disease.2 Race. White people have a greater risk for developing type 1 diabetes than black, Asian, or Hispanic people. Presence of islet cell antibodies in the blood.

Obesity and inactivity often lead to type 2 Diabetes. Also, a family history and/or a history of diabetes while pregnant are strong predictors of acquiring type 2 Diabetes later in life. Blood sugar levels that remain elevated and poorly controlled can lead to heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, loss of limbs because of poor circulation, and early death.

No, Insulin Resistance occurs perhaps for many decades before Type 2 Diabetes is diagnosed. With Insulin Resistance, the pancreas is producing TOO MUCH INSULIN and with Diabetes, the pancreas can no longer produce insulin. If treated early, Insulin Resistance does not eventually become Diabetes. Additionally, Insulin Resistance does not require the daily administration of medication for control of the disease.

No, with proper nutrients and diet and a moderate exercise plan, you can REVERSE the conditions of PCOS and Insulin Resistance which ultimately will ensure the prevention of Diabetes.

The answer to this question is almost identical to the one above for High Blood Pressure. Angioprim has shown in some customers to normalize high blood sugar levels. If you are taking a medication that lowers blood sugar, and taking Angioprim, you run the risk of your blood sugar dropping to low. Please check your blood sugar regularly while taking Angioprim.