Type 2 diabetes - What is type 2 diabetes?

What is type 2 diabetes?-Type 2 diabetes

Contents

1. What is type 2 diabetes?
2. Symptoms
3. Getting diagnosed
4. Understanding medication
5. Food and keeping active
6. Going for regular check-ups
7. Health problems
8. Finding help and support

• Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high.
• It can cause symptoms like excessive thirst, needing to pee a lot and tiredness. It can also increase your risk of getting serious problems with your eyes, heart and nerves.
• It's a lifelong condition that can affect your everyday life. You may need to change your diet, take medicines and have regular check-ups.
• It's caused by problems with a chemical in the body (hormone) called insulin. It's often linked to being overweight or inactive, or having a family history of type 2 diabetes.