Type two diabetes an issue in our community
Type two diabetes is an issues in our community because it is increasing all over the world but especially in New Zealand. 81,000 New Zealand were diagnosed with type two diabetes in 1996 and it has increased to over 156,000 since 2011, type two diabetes is the fourth cause of death in the world and 2.500 New Zealanders have been killed by this in a year with a rate of 40% a year. Maori and Pasifika individuals who are above the age of 35 are at a high risk of developing type two diabetes. Studies have shown that Pacific men and women are three times more high at risk to get type two diabetes, Asian and Maori men and women follow closely behind and have the same consequence. Since there are a lot …show more content…
Diabetes that is not properly controlled can lead to complications such as high blood pressure, poor circulation in the legs and feet, kidney disorders, eye conditions, and problems with the nerves.Type two diabetes is when your pancreas creates a hormone, known as insulin, that moves glucose from your blood into your cells, where it’s used for fuel. Muscle, fat, and liver cells stop responding properly to insulin, forcing the pancreas to compensate by producing extra insulin. Your body takes foods, eats it, breaks it down into fats, protein and carbohydrates for energy. This is the digestion process and it take carbohydrates from your foods and breaks down into glucose. The glucose is then absorbed into your bloodstream and carries throughout your body. A healthy pancreas releases an orderly amount of insulin in your blood however, an type two diabetic pancreas the insulin is receptors are less sensitive, even though your pancreas produces insulin it is not enough for your body. When cells are not responding to insulin it is harder for glucose to meet the cells and raise sugar levels, people with type two diabetes will be able to control their blood sugar with diet and exercise, but some people might need medication with
Type two diabetes is an issues in our community because it is increasing all over the world but especially in New Zealand. 81,000 New Zealand were diagnosed with type two diabetes in 1996 and it has increased to over 156,000 since 2011, type two diabetes is the fourth cause of death in the world and 2.500 New Zealanders have been killed by this in a year with a rate of 40% a year. Maori and Pasifika individuals who are above the age of 35 are at a high risk of developing type two diabetes. Studies have shown that Pacific men and women are three times more high at risk to get type two diabetes, Asian and Maori men and women follow closely behind and have the same consequence. Since there are a lot …show more content…
Diabetes that is not properly controlled can lead to complications such as high blood pressure, poor circulation in the legs and feet, kidney disorders, eye conditions, and problems with the nerves.Type two diabetes is when your pancreas creates a hormone, known as insulin, that moves glucose from your blood into your cells, where it’s used for fuel. Muscle, fat, and liver cells stop responding properly to insulin, forcing the pancreas to compensate by producing extra insulin. Your body takes foods, eats it, breaks it down into fats, protein and carbohydrates for energy. This is the digestion process and it take carbohydrates from your foods and breaks down into glucose. The glucose is then absorbed into your bloodstream and carries throughout your body. A healthy pancreas releases an orderly amount of insulin in your blood however, an type two diabetic pancreas the insulin is receptors are less sensitive, even though your pancreas produces insulin it is not enough for your body. When cells are not responding to insulin it is harder for glucose to meet the cells and raise sugar levels, people with type two diabetes will be able to control their blood sugar with diet and exercise, but some people might need medication with