The most common type of diabetes worldwide is type 2 diabetes.
This form of diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance, meaning the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
Type 2 diabetes typically develops gradually over time and is often associated with factors such as:
- Obesity: Excess body weight can contribute to insulin resistance.
- Physical inactivity: Lack of exercise further worsens insulin resistance.
- Family history: Genetic predisposition plays a role in the development of type 2 diabetes.
- Age: The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases with age.
While type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disorder that destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, is also prevalent, it accounts for a smaller percentage of diabetes cases globally.
Type 2 diabetes is a significant public health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide and posing a considerable burden on healthcare systems.
