Type 2 Diabetes - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Type 2 diabetes, also called Diabetes mellitus type 2, or adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way our body metabolizes sugar (glucose), body's important source of fuel.

Symptoms-

Increased thirst and hunger

Frequent urination

Unexplained Weight loss

Fatigue

Blurred vision

Slow-healing sores

Frequent infections

Dark patches on the skin

Itchy skin

Dry mouth

Foot pain

Feelings of numbness

Causes-
Exactly why Type 2 diabetes happens is unknown, it develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas stops producing enough insulin. Certain risk factors are:

Excess weight

Excess fat storage in the abdomen

Prolonged inactivity

Family history

Older age

Prediabetes

Gestational diabetes

Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Specialists to visit

Endocrinologist

Ophthalmologist

Nutritionist

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.diabetes.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk