10 Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #4: Increased Appetite
Hunger can be an unpleasant experience, but satisfying that hunger can be very enjoyable. It is a very natural urge that compels us to take on much-needed nourishment. It is important that we don’t overdo it, though, because eating too much can be very bad for us.
The glucose in our blood needs to enter the tissues in order to fuel them. This step is dependent of insulin mediation. Patients with type 2 diabetes suffer from problems with insulin (secretion or tissue resistance), therefore, glucose cannot enter the tissues, triggering the increased appetite seen in patients with this condition.
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