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CAUSES and SYMPTOMS of type 2 diabetes

While type 2 diabetes is greatly affected by obesity, it is not the sole underlying cause of diabetes. Causes and risk factors for type 2 diabetes include genetics, obesity, metabolic syndrome, excess glucose from your liver, prediabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, and gestational diabetes.

Are you checking your blood glucose levels?

The most effective way to manage your blood glucose levels would be to use a blood glucose monitoring meter. Using a blood glucose meter can be useful in comparing your blood glucose levels before and after food intake/physical activity.

Do you KNOW your diabetes?

According to CDC, more than 34 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10), and approximately 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Despite its prevalence, type 2 diabetes can go unnoticed for a long time until its symptoms develop over the years (CDC, 2019).

Support groups for type 2 diabetes

With diabetes being one of the most prevalent diseases in the world, there are also a lot of support groups for those with diabetes like American Diabetes Association (ADA), Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES), and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF).

CareSens N PLUS BT & CareSens S Fit BT

i-SENS USA announced the launch of CareSens N PLUS BT and CareSens S Fit BT which offer Bluetooth connectivity that can provide the best-in-class solution to meet the rising demand in telehealth for both healthcare providers and patients.