Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes include:
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Frequent yeast infections
- Occasionally frequent urination and excessive thirst
Causes of Type 2 Diabetes:
- Strong genetic link
- Insulin resistance (more than enough insulin production; however, the insulin does not work properly at the cell wall)
- Insulin resistance is caused by obesity and lack of exercise
- Not enough insulin production
Type 2 Diabetes Treatment:
- Diet and exercise lifestyle changes are a must and first
- Self Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Education
- Add oral medication if diet and exercise is not successful
- Add insulin when above not successful
Goals of Type 2 Diabetes Treatment:
Blood glucose control goals should be set by a team comprised of the physician, patient, family members, and Certified Diabetes Educators (RN, RD). Goals should be individualized to fit patient characteristics and needs.
- To achieve near normal blood glucose/sugar control
- To prevent or postpone the development of retinopathy (eye disease), nephropathy (kidney disease), neuropathy (nerve damage), heart disease, and stroke
- Fasting blood glucose/sugar = 80-120 mg/dL
- Bedtime blood glucose/sugar = 100-140 mg/dL
