Type II Diabetes is characterized by impaired insulin sensitivity by body cells leading to increased glucose and insulin level in the blood. Adult Onset Diabetes often occurs as a combination of defective insulin secretion and reduced insulin sensitivity.

Damage of cell membranes result in reduced insulin sensitivity. Studies show that obesity prominently accounts for insulin resistance. Abdominal fat is very active hormonally, especially enhances the secretion of adipokines. Adipokines are a group of hormones that actively spoil glucose tolerance.

Untreated Type Two Diabetes may affect the various organs in human body. This may lead to critical renal failure, impaired vision and cardio-vascular diseases.

Studies in developed countries chalks out obesity as the major cause for Type 2 diabetes. More than 90% of diabetes diagnosed individuals are obese. Aging and hereditary impairment also accounts for another major percentage.

Type 2 Diabetes is usually treated by incorporating changes in lifestyle - Intake of less carbohydrate food and maintaining physical fitness thorough exercises along with minor dose of drugs.  In some prolonged cases insulin therapy may be required.

For detailed information regarding Type 2 Diabetes please read:

• Symptoms of Type Two Diabetes
• Diagnosis of Type Two Diabetes
• Treatment for Type Two Diabetes
• Curing Type Two Diabetes
• Prevention of Type Two Diabetes

• What is Pre-Diabetes?
• Type 3 Diabetes or Gestational Diabetes
• Symptoms of Type Two Diabetes
• Types of Diabetes
• Diabetes Treatments