Treatments For Type 2 Diabetes - 1476 Words

Essay on â€Å"Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes† Introduction Diabetes mellitus is due to a lack of insulin production from beta cells in the pancreas resulting in an insufficient amount of insulin to be able to regulate the bodies blood sugar levels. This causes insulin resistance which is the inability of cells to respond properly to insulin in the fat tissues, muscles and liver. What normally happens in the liver is insulin suppresses glucose synthesis if the levels in the blood are to high and causes the cells especially in the liver to take in glucose and store it as glycogen. However during insulin resistance the liver continuously breaks down glycogen in glycogenolysis to release glucose into the blood. Once liver is saturated with†¦show more content†¦Hypoglycaemia is where the blood glucose levels become very low making you feel weak and hungry, this can be controlled by eating or drinking sugary foods. After a meal the glucose absorbed into the blood stream triggers alpha cells to realise glucagon into the bloodstream which s ignals the liver to bread down glycogen into glucose. This increases the glucose levels in the blood therefore insulin needs to be produced to lower the levels, people with diabetes take insulin injection or medication in response however this sometimes decreases the glucose levels to a point where its to low causing hypoglycaemia. Lifestyle changes Type 2 diabetes can be prevented and managed with simple lifestyle changes. If diagnosed the individual would have to look after their health for all their life. By eating healthy foods especially this low in fat, losing weight and exercising your blood glucose levels can be kept at a safe and healthy level without the need for drugs. Increasing fibre and reducing fat intake especially saturated fat can prevent type 2 diabetes. For people with diabetes, increase consumption of foods high in fibre can alter hormonal signals slowing down nutrient absorption in the large intestine. Keeping your weight down by gradually reducing calorie intake and becoming physically