type two diabetes

Question 1

what is it ?

Answer 1

a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high.
It’s a lifelong condition that can affect your everyday life. You may need to change your diet, take medicines and have regular check-ups

Question 2

causes

Answer 2

caused by problems with a chemical in the body (hormone) called insulin. It’s often linked to being overweight or inactive, or having a family history of type 2 diabetes.

Question 3

what are the symptoms ?

Answer 3

peeing more than usual, particularly at night
feeling thirsty all the time
feeling very tired
losing weight without trying to
itching around your penis or vagina, or repeatedly getting thrush
cuts or wounds taking longer to heal
blurred vision

Question 4

causes

Answer 4

obesity
inactivity
family history
race ]
ethnicity
age 
pregnancy's

Question 5

treatment

Answer 5

Medicine helps keep your blood sugar level as normal as possible to prevent health problems. You may have to take it for the rest of your life.
Diabetes usually gets worse over time, so your medicine or dose may need to change.

Question 6

what is metformin?

Answer 6

generally the preferred initial medication for treating type 2 diabetes, unless there’s a specific reason not to use it. Metformin is effective, safe, and inexpensive.

Question 7

side effects of medication

Answer 7

bloating and diarrhoea
weight loss or weight gain
feeling sick
swelling in one or more parts of your body due to a buildup of fluid under your skin