Type 2 diabetes Flashcards

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What is type 2 diabetes?

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Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high.

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What are the symptons for Type 2 diabetes?

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feeling very thirsty
passing urine more often than usual, particularly at night
feeling very tired
weight loss and loss of muscle bulk

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What treatments are available?

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As type 2 diabetes usually gets worse, you may eventually need medication – usually tablets – to keep your blood glucose at normal levels.

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