Hey guys!Let's talk about type 2 diabetes, the type of diabetes that is more common in adults, especially middle-aged and older adults. Let me tell you, type 2 diabetes likes to find friends between 40 and 60 years old, and its incidence gradually climbs from the age of 40, and it peaks in old age.
One of the characteristics of type 2 diabetes is that it progresses more slowly and is not as aggressive as type 1 diabetes. Its symptoms may be less obvious, not every patient will have obvious symptoms of polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia, although physical strength and weight loss are common, but not everyone will show signs of wasting.
Also, people with type 2 diabetes usually don't need insulin** to stay alive. Even if they don't take insulin, they're unlikely to develop a dangerous condition like ketoacidosis anytime soon. Therefore, type 2 diabetes was previously called insulin-independent diabetes. Of course, people with type 2 diabetes sometimes need to use insulin**, but most often because of poor blood sugar control, or acute or chronic complications, unlike type 1 diabetes to sustain life.
So, if you feel that your symptoms are a bit similar to type 2 diabetes, then you should go to the hospital for a check-up!Early detection, early **, so that we can better control the disease and enjoy a healthy and happy life!