Type 2 diabetes is a long term metabolic disorder, it affects the way your body handle glucose in your blood. Type 2 diabetes can affect all people regardless of age, Early symptoms of type 2 diabetes maybe missed, so those affected may not know they have the condition.
 Having a family a history (parent, siblings) with diabetes increase your chance of developing this health problem , also those over 45 years have higher risk of type 2 diabetes than younger people.

How does type 2 diabetes affect the body?

Diabetes interference with the body’s ability to metabolise carbohydrates (glucose) for energy, resulting to high level of sugar in the bloodstream.

What causes diabetes?


Your pancreas which is a large gland located behind the stomach produces a hormone called insulin and other substances that help your food to digest. It’s what let your cells turn glucose from the food you eat into energy. People with type 2 diabetes make insulin, but their cells don’t use it as well as they should. At first, the pancreas makes more insulin to try to get glucose into the cells. But eventually it can’t keep up, and the sugar builds up in your blood instead. It is therefore characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance or lack of insulin production from the pancreas 

Who are at risk for Type 2 diabetes?


Some certain factors can put your at risk for type 2 diabetes which are related to lifestyle choice i.e lack of exercise, obesity ,cigarette smoking, consuming a diet that is highly processed meat, sweet 
as well as other underlining medical condition can put you at risk for type 2 diabetes 

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes 


Common symptoms of type 2 diabetes is increased thrist, frequenct urination, increased hunger, dry mouth, unexplained weight loss, blurred vision, some people do weight gain, other symptoms may include fatigue, headache, sores that doesn’t heal.


Consequences of long term Type 2 diabetes 
However there are potential consequences of type 2 diabetes when it’s not controlled, like  nerve problem such as tingling sensation of the leg, vision loss,  joint derformity,  diabetes coma,  cardiovascular disease. 
Infection – certain infection often occurs which takes a longer time to heal up i. e diabetic foot ulcer, urinary tract infection, other include sexual dysfunction ,diabetics retinopathy, blindness, kidney failure. 

How can you manage type 2 diabetes?


Management of type 2 diabetes evolve around lifestyle modification such as exercise and dietary changes. Keeping good control over blood sugar levels can help reduce risks of having complication of type 2 diabetes. 
Routine checking of blood sugar levels is encouraged.
 You can manage your type 2 diabetes through the following ways:


Exercise : regular exercise or walking can help you lower your blood sugar level,  it’s advisable that you do at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least 3-4 days a week. Physical activity help to reduce body fat and lower blood pressure. 


Diet : having type 2 diabetes, you need to monitor your intake of carbohydrates, consumption of fatty foods and high calorie food. Limit the intake of saturated and trans fat, added sugar and alcohol, also limit calorie intake to meet calorie needs. Please see a registered dietitian for guidelines on food you can take. 


Medication : There are several effective recommended oral drug use in controlling high blood sugar level, please see your doctor regarding this. 


Stress : try as much as possible to avoid stress resulting from day to day activities.  Other care include:  avoid wearing tight shoe or toe opening shoe, regular checking of blood sugar levels, comply with taking your medication, see your doctor regularly to check for signs of trouble 

Type 2 diabetes can primarily occur as a result of obesity and lack of exercise, so being at risk for type 2 diabetes it is advisable that you partly prevent it  by maintaining a normal weight, exercising regularly,eating properly and Quit smoking.