Free Printable Patient Education Handouts Diabetes Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a disorder that is known for disrupting the way your body uses glucose (sugar); it also causes other problems with the way your body stores and processes other forms of energy, including fat. all the cells in your body need glucose to work normally. glucose gets into the cells with the help of a hormone called insulin. Type 2 risks toggle for nested menu items virtual diabetes education program. patient resources. order resources.
Diabetes Chart Diabetes Poster Anatomical Charts Anatomy Posters Type 2 diabetes (also called type 2 diabetes mellitus) is a disorder that is known for disrupting the way your body uses glucose (sugar); it also causes problems with the way your body stores and processes other forms of energy, including fat. all the cells in your body need glucose to work normally. In type 2 diabetes, the body stops responding to normal or even high levels of insulin, and over time, the pancreas (an organ in the abdomen) does not make enough insulin to keep up with what the body needs. having excess body weight, especially when extra fat is stored in the liver and abdomen, increases the body's demand for insulin. You can manage type 2 diabetes by: eating healthy meals and snacks. enjoying regular physical activity. monitoring your blood sugar with a home blood glucose meter. aiming for a healthy body weight. taking diabetes medications including insulin, if prescribed by your doctor. managing stress effectively. 140 to 199 mg dl (7.8 mmol l and 11.0 mmol l) is diagnosed as prediabetes. 200 mg dl (11.1 mmol l) or higher after two hours suggests diabetes. screening. the american diabetes association recommends routine screening with diagnostic tests for type 2 diabetes in all adults age 35 or older and in the following groups:.
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