Essays on Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin (type 1 diabetes) or is unable to use the insulin that is released (type 2 diabetes); in all cases, the result is compromised glucose transport and hyperglycemia. Type 1 diabetes is characterized by a genetic proclivity expressed in one of…

Metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes are very common in a given proportion. Diabetes care has long been a concern in many clinics due to the flexibility and transition that causes co-morbid diseases. Understanding cholesterol synthesis and its dietary implications are one of the most difficult aspects of treating diabetes….

Patients with elevated body fat levels experience a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Therefore, diet is a type 2 diabetes treatment choice for obese patients, as was the case with my grandfather. The dietician looked at the extent of the patient’s obesity, his ability to be on a diet,…