Types of insulin injection

TYPE 2 DIABETES OVERVIEW

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a disorder that is known for disrupting the way the body uses glucose (sugar); it also causes other problems with the way the body stores and processes other forms of energy, including fat.

All the cells in the body need glucose to work normally.

Glucose gets into the cells with the help of a hormone called insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas (an organ in the abdomen) does not make enough insulin to keep up with what the body needs, and often the body stops responding to normal or even high levels of insulin.

Should i take my insulin if my blood sugar is normal

Having excess body weight, especially with extra fat stored in the liver and abdomen, increases the body's demand for insulin. When the pancreas cannot keep up with the demand, glucose levels build up in the blood, which can lead to problems if untreated.

People with type 2 diabetes require regular monitoring and ongoing treatment to maintain goal blood sugar levels and, equally importantly, to manage other conditions that go along with diabetes.

Treatment includes lifestyle change, including diet and exercise, sel

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