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Serious severity · Endocrinology

Type 2 Diabetes

High blood sugar · Insulin resistance

The body stops responding well to insulin, so glucose builds up in the blood. Caught early, lifestyle alone can keep it in check; left late, it harms the eyes, kidneys and nerves.

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At a glance
Prevalence
101 million Indians
Typical age
35+ years
Outlook
Manageable, lifelong
System
Hormones
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What causes it

Causes

  • Insulin resistance from belly fat
  • Genetic predisposition (South Asian risk)
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Diets high in refined carbs & sugar
  • PCOS, gestational diabetes history
How it feels

Symptoms & effects

  • Frequent urination, especially at night
  • Persistent thirst and dry mouth
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Recurrent skin or gum infections
  • Slow-healing wounds, tingling feet
How it’s treated

Treatment & cure

  • Metformin as first-line therapy
  • SGLT2 inhibitors / GLP-1 agonists
  • Low-glycemic, high-fiber meal plan
  • Strength + cardio 5 days/week
  • HbA1c targets reviewed quarterly
Staying ahead

Prevention

  • Keep waist under 80 cm (women) / 90 cm (men)
  • Eat whole grains, dal, vegetables
  • Walk 10,000 steps/day
  • Sleep 7–8 hrs; cut visceral stress
  • Annual screening if family history

Do’s

  • Test fasting + post-meal sugars weekly
  • Replace white rice with millets
  • Eat fenugreek seeds soaked overnight
  • Get eyes checked annually

Don’ts

  • Skip meals and binge later
  • Drink sugary 'health' beverages
  • Stop metformin without doctor
  • Ignore numb feet — wounds get worse
See a doctor immediately if

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Top 4 doctors for Type 2 Diabetes

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Dr. Rangholiya Ankur

MD Medicine · 11 yrs

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Dr. Roshani Savaliya

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Dr. Bhargav Sagar

MD Medicine · 6 yrs

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Dr. Piyush Patoliya

MD Medicine · 6 yrs

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Disclaimer · This article is educational and reviewed by clinicians, but it cannot replace an in-person assessment. Medication doses, prevention advice and treatment choices vary by person. Always confirm with a doctor before acting on anything here.