8 Commonly Missed Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
June 25, 2017
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by a dysfunction in the way the body metabolizes glucose, which is the body’s preferred source of fuel. People with type 2 diabetes either resist insulin or do not produce enough of it to maintain healthy blood glucose levels. Insulin is a hormone that manages the flow of glucose into the body’s cells, where it can be used as energy. Although there is no cure, type 2 diabetes can be controlled by diet and exercise. Here are eight common symptoms of type 2 diabetes that people often miss: