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Living with Type 2 Diabetes
What is Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is high blood sugar levels due to your body not making enough insulin.
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Unlike type 1, type 2 can be reversed without the use of medication. Type 2 can be reversed with a low carb/low sugar diet and a healthy lifestyle. One good way to keep fit is plain and simply walking.
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The below video explains how Type 2 Diabetes develops
Video sourced from www.bupa.co.uk
What causes Type 2 Diabetes
There are several factors that can increase someone's risk of developing Type 2, these can include,
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Being overweight
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Being inactive
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Having high blood pressure
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Having high cholesterol
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In females having PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome)
Signs of Type 2 Diabetes
There are several different signs or symptoms of ype 2, these can include
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Pins and needles or tingling feeling in your fingers and toes
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Feeling tired more than usual
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Peeing more often
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Feeling constantly thirsty​
My name is Fiona and I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in 2015 at the age of 30.
I didn't know what this meant, how it would affect my life and also my family and friends.
I had no idea where to seek information or advice.
This site is designed, as part of a college project, to be a one stop shop for anyone wanting to find out more about Type 2 Diabetes.
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Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions using the online contact form below.