Whereas Type 11 diabetes the second category is known as non Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) it characterized by tissue resistance to the action of insulin combined with a relative deficiency in insulin secretion. Insulin is produced by the β cells in these patients but, it is inadequate to overcome the resistance, which cause the blood glucose increases. The impaired insulin action also affects fat metabolism, resulting in increased free fatty acid flux and triglyceride levels and decrease levels of high-density lipoprotein (Martha, 2007).
