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What causes type 2 diabetes mellitus?

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What causes type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Type 2 diabetes has several causes: genetics and lifestyle are the most important ones. A combination of these factors can cause insulin resistance, when your body doesn't use insulin as well as it should. Insulin resistance is the most common cause of type 2 diabetes

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How do you feel if your blood sugar is high?

If your blood sugar level is too high, you may experience: Increased thirst. Frequent urination. Fatigue.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What if I stop eating sugar?

Eliminating sugar could directly affect your physical health, too. Never eating any form of sugar could result in nutrient deficiency, since many nutritious foods have naturally-occurring sugars. If you eliminated fruit, for example, you'd be missing out on many essential nutrients.

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How do you feel if your sugar is high?

If your blood sugar level is too high, you may experience: Increased thirst. Frequent urination. Fatigue.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What causes type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Type 2 diabetes has several causes: genetics and lifestyle are the most important ones. A combination of these factors can cause insulin resistance, when your body doesn't use insulin as well as it should. Insulin resistance is the most common cause of type 2 diabetes

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What happens in type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. With diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't effectively use the insulin it does make

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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