Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either … Symptoms of hypoglycemia can be: • Shakiness • Dizziness • Sweating In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use sugar.~American Diabetes Association Finding out you have diabetes is scary, but there is no need to panic. Type 2 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use sugar. ~American Diabetes Association Finding out you have diabetes is scary, but there is no need to panic. Type 2 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives. While diabetes occurs in people of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes than others. Type 2 diabetes is more common in: • African Americans • Latinos • Native Americans • Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders • The elderly Hypoglycemia Part of living with diabetes is learning to cope with some of the problems that go along with having the disease. Hypoglycemia or low blood glucose (sugar) is one of those problems. Hypoglycemia happens from time to time to everyone who has diabetes, even if you are doing everything you can to control your diabetes. Although many times you can’t prevent hypoglycemia from happening, you can treat it before it worsens. Symptoms of hypoglycemia can be: • Shakiness • Dizziness • Sweating ….. A number of things can cause hyperglycemia. In people with type 2 diabetes, your body may have enough insulin, but it is not as effective as it should be. Symptoms of hyperglycemia can be: • High levels of sugar in the urine • Frequent urination • Increased thirst It’s important to treat hyperglycemia as soon as you detect it. If you fail to treat hyperglycemia, a condition called ketoacidosis (which can lead to a diabetic coma) could occur. Ketoaci- dosis develops when your body doesn’t have enough insulin. Ketoacidosis is life-threatening and needs immediate treatment. Symptoms include: • Shortness of breath • Breath that smells fruity • Nausea and vomiting • A very dry mouth….

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