Living with Type 2 Diabetes

In the past few years, no. of people suffering from diabetes has increased rapidly in the America. According to American Diabetes Association, type 2 diabetes is one of the most common forms of diabetes.

Detecting Diabetes

Following are the signs and symptoms of the type 2 diabetes:

• Slow-healing sores
• Weight lost
• Extreme hunger
• Frequent infections
• Fatigue
• Increased thirst
• Blurry vision
• Frequent urination

If an individual believes he is suffering from type 2 diabetes, than he should consult a doctor who will test his blood sugar and glucose levels. According to the mayo clinic, random blood sugar is tested without considering when that person consumed his last meal. While fasting blood sugar is tested when an individual has gone through the overnight facute pancreatitisasting.

Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

A person suffering from type 2 diabetes has to take medicines for the lifetime. He has to also monitor the following conditions in order to keep a check on diabetes:

• Remain physically active
• Checking blood sugar in the food you are consuming
• Avoid the intake of alcohol, as it may increase or decrease the blood sugar
• During periods of stress, blood sugar may fluctuate

Risks Associated with the Type 2 Diabetes Drugs

Though there are many medications available for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, their use may lead to serious side effects. For example, Byetta, a type 2 diabetes drug manufactured by Amilyn Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly and approved by Food and Drug Administration, is related with many side effects. It is an injectable form of insulin and is taken twice a day. Recently researchers discovered that the use of Byetta can cause   hemorrhagic pancreatitis, necrotizing pancreatitis and acute pancreatitis.

It is condition in which there is inflammation in pancreas. If timely treatment is not taken, than pancreas may become porous and have to be surgically removed. Patients who are using Byetta should discuss the potential side effects with their doctors.