Type 2 Diabetes

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

According to a recent survey in the United States alone, there are an estimated 18,200,000 individuals that are living with Diabetes. Diabetes is also the 3rd leading cause of death in the US.
There are two commonly recognized types of diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes: Is an autoimmune disorder, where the insulin producing cells within the pancreas are destroyed by the body’s immune system.

Type 2 diabetes: Is recognized to happen when your body’s cells no longer correctly respond to insulin levels changes. In recent times, it has been thought that low level inflamed fatty tissues associated with obesity contributes resistance to the bodies insulin, which is a significant cause of Type two diabetes.

Diabetes can be a complex problem; it is a very serious health condition which can lead to much more severe health concerns such as:

1. Blindness
2. Heart disease
3. Kidney failure
4. Nerve damage
5. Excessive infection causing limb amputation and even death

All too often Type 2 diabetes is perceived as a less severe version of type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is just as serious of a condition with reportedly fifty percent of people affected dying within ten years of being diagnosed. One of the largest contributing factors to the development of Type 2 diabetes is excessive body fat and poor diet. Type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide and is directly relative with the increase in populations of individuals who are obese.

We all know obesity is not healthy but, indications are that there may be an underlying inflammation issue associated with fatty livers and the macrophage pathway. Scientists continue to seek ways to prevent the Type 2 diabetes; but by maintaining the correct weight via exercise, proper nutrition, and diet or medical methods such as bariatric surgery; will help keep your body healthy and reduce your risk for diabetes.

Bariatric patients who have had weight loss surgery, have displayed a significant decreased risk for health conditions such as high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, and a excess amount of fats in the blood. Gastric bypass patience also show decrease insulin resistance. A recent popular study reports that resolution of diabetes often occurred within days following gastric bypass surgery, prior to marked weight loss was reported.

Consult with DR Umbach to find out more on how Bariatric surgery can help treat Type 2 Diabetes.