Type 2 diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
What is type 2 diabetes?
A
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high.
2
Q
What are the symptons for Type 2 diabetes?
A
feeling very thirsty
passing urine more often than usual, particularly at night
feeling very tired
weight loss and loss of muscle bulk
3
Q
What treatments are available?
A
As type 2 diabetes usually gets worse, you may eventually need medication – usually tablets – to keep your blood glucose at normal levels.
