Detecting and managing early warning signs, like elevated testosterone and blood sugar, are crucial, says Dr Richa Chaturvedi, Senior Consultant, Endocrinology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
When there is too much glucose in the blood for extended periods of time, damage to blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your organs can occur.
Insulin resistance occurs when the body is unable to use insulin the proper way. On the other hand, as type 2 diabetes worsens, the capacity of the pancreas to produce insulin keeps dropping, resulting in deficiency.
Insulin resistance occurs when the body is unable to use insulin the proper way. On the other hand, as type 2 diabetes worsens, the capacity of the pancreas to produce insulin keeps dropping, resulting in deficiency.
About 25 per cent of those with diabetes onset under 25 have Type 2 diabetes. Early onset of diabetes means increasing the chances of complications when people are in the prime of their life, namely in the 50s and 60s, says Dr Ambrish Mithal, Chairman of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Max Healthcare