What is the major cause of type 2 diabetes?
My doctor said I have a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes because of my lifestyle. I want to be more careful now. What is the major cause of type 2 diabetes?
My doctor said I have a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes because of my lifestyle. I want to be more careful now. What is the major cause of type 2 diabetes?
The main cause is insulin resistance, where your body cells stop responding properly to the insulin your pancreas makes. This is mostly tied to excess weight and sitting too much. Don't worry, it's highly manageable with proper care.
When my doctor first told me I was pre-diabetic, I was terrified. But I realized it's just a warning that our body is struggling to process sugar due to our modern routine. It is completely normal and reversible with small daily changes.
Insulin resistance is the key driver here, something I also navigate with my PCOS. While genes and lifestyle play a massive role, everyone's body chemistry is unique. Please consult an endocrinologist to get personalized medical guidance.
The main culprit is our comfortable lifestyle and heavy carb diet. To manage it, we don't need expensive gym memberships; just a daily 40-minute fast walk and reducing rice and sugar portion sizes does wonders.
A sluggish lifestyle and constant mental stress lead to an imbalance in our digestive fire, causing insulin resistance. Practicing Mandukasana and Kapalbhati daily, along with mindful eating, has helped many of my students regain balance.
I am trying to learn because my mother was just diagnosed. Does this mean her pancreas has stopped making insulin completely, or is it just working a bit slowly? We are feeling a bit overwhelmed.
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