Type 2

• When is Type II diabetes usually acquired?


  Later in life than type I
• What is Type 2 diabetes often linked with?


  Obesity
• Who is more likely to have Type II diabetes?


  People with a family history of the condition
• Other risk factors of Type II diabetes?


  • lack of exercise
  • age
  • poor diet
• When does Type II diabetes occur?


  When the β-cells do not produce enough insulin or when the body's cells do not respond properly to INSULIN

  Cells do not respond properly because the insulin receptors on their membranes do not work properly, so the cells do not take up enough glucose

  This means that the blood glucose conc is higher than normal
• How can Type II diabetes be treated?

  • Healthy balanced diet
  • Losing weight (if necessary)
  • regular exercise
• What can be taken if diet and exercise CANNOT CONTROL type II diabetes?


  glucose-lowering medications

  eventually, insulin injections may be needed