What is Type 2 diabetes? | ABS-CBN
ADVERTISEMENT
Welcome, Kapamilya! We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. Tell me more!
What is Type 2 diabetes?
What is Type 2 diabetes?
Rowegie Abanto,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jun 25, 2024 05:42 PM PHT
|
Updated Jun 25, 2024 05:43 PM PHT
MANILA — Actor Sam Milby recently revealed his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis by posting on Instagram his elevated blood sugar glucose test.
MANILA — Actor Sam Milby recently revealed his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis by posting on Instagram his elevated blood sugar glucose test.
Milby was seemingly surprised to learn his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis last year because he said he had always thought of himself as a healthy person.
Milby was seemingly surprised to learn his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis last year because he said he had always thought of himself as a healthy person.
He said he rarely eats junk food and does not have a sweet tooth, adding that his parents and grandparents never had Type 2 diabetes.
He said he rarely eats junk food and does not have a sweet tooth, adding that his parents and grandparents never had Type 2 diabetes.
TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS
But what exactly is Type 2 diabetes and who are at risk of developing the metabolic disorder?
But what exactly is Type 2 diabetes and who are at risk of developing the metabolic disorder?
ADVERTISEMENT
According to the Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (PCEDM), Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a condition in which there is an elevated sugar level in a person's blood due to abnormalities in the secretion of insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
According to the Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (PCEDM), Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a condition in which there is an elevated sugar level in a person's blood due to abnormalities in the secretion of insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
Patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus also have an increased production of glucose or sugar from the liver, PCEDM said, noting that a key phenomenon in the condition is insulin resistance.
Patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus also have an increased production of glucose or sugar from the liver, PCEDM said, noting that a key phenomenon in the condition is insulin resistance.
WHO ARE AT RISK?
A common health understanding is that people who are overweight or obese, those with hypertension or high blood pressure, and those with relatives who developed the disease are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
A common health understanding is that people who are overweight or obese, those with hypertension or high blood pressure, and those with relatives who developed the disease are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
However, there are more risk factors for the disease, according to the PCEDM.
However, there are more risk factors for the disease, according to the PCEDM.
People with impaired fasting glucose levels, those with high levels of triglycerides, and those with conditions such as schizophrenia, acanthosis nigricans, and polycystic ovary syndrome also have higher chances of developing Type 2 diabetes, the PCEDM said.
People with impaired fasting glucose levels, those with high levels of triglycerides, and those with conditions such as schizophrenia, acanthosis nigricans, and polycystic ovary syndrome also have higher chances of developing Type 2 diabetes, the PCEDM said.
It added that having a sedentary lifestyle or getting little to no physical activity or exercise is also a risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes.
It added that having a sedentary lifestyle or getting little to no physical activity or exercise is also a risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes.
Aside from eating a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding sugary foods, the group recommended 30 minutes of exercise at least 5 times a week to prevent diabetes. It is better if the exercise involves strength training as it improves blood sugar regulation.
Aside from eating a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding sugary foods, the group recommended 30 minutes of exercise at least 5 times a week to prevent diabetes. It is better if the exercise involves strength training as it improves blood sugar regulation.
"Individuals who are afflicted with these risk factors must be screened for the presence of [Type 2 diabetes] in a timely manner," PCEDM said.
"Individuals who are afflicted with these risk factors must be screened for the presence of [Type 2 diabetes] in a timely manner," PCEDM said.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
People with Type 2 diabetes, PCEDM noted, commonly learn about their condition during routine laboratory tests as they may not experience any bothersome symptoms of the disease.
People with Type 2 diabetes, PCEDM noted, commonly learn about their condition during routine laboratory tests as they may not experience any bothersome symptoms of the disease.
But individuals with high blood sugar levels could experience increased thirst, more frequent urination, and excessive urination at night, PCEDM said, adding weight loss could also signify uncontrolled diabetes.
But individuals with high blood sugar levels could experience increased thirst, more frequent urination, and excessive urination at night, PCEDM said, adding weight loss could also signify uncontrolled diabetes.
The group advised people living with diabetes to watch out for more serious symptoms such as blurring of vision, frothy or bubbly urine, tingling sensation or feeling "pins and needles" on the hands and feet, leg pain, and abdominal discomfort and pain "because these may be indicative of the presence of the multi-systemic complications of diabetes."
PCEDM said that wounds that take a long time to heal, especially on the feet, could indicate diabetes.
RELATED VIDEO:
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
