There are more than 422 million cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) globally, and the prevalence is rising quickly in middle- and low-income nations.2 DM2 occurs when the pancreas cannot create enough insulin to regulate glucose levels in the bloodstream. This often coincides with chronic inflammation of both insulin-producing and glucose-absorbing cells. As this is occurring, the body gains increasing resistance to insulin, meaning it needs more and more to accomplish the same job.3
Although it is widely known that both hereditary and environmental factors have a role in the onset and progression of DM2, the recent increase appears to be mostly attributable to the significant lifestyle changes and unhealthy lifestyle seen in contemporary society. Fortunately, lifestyle factors, such as diet and exercising habits, can be significantly changed. These factors are now being addressed as a way to both prevent and treat DM2.4
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