Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 is a form of Diabetes Mellitus.  Persons afflicted with this form of Diabetes Mellitus have elevated Insulin levels but the Cells of the body that rely on Insulin are resistant to its actions (i.e. Insulin Resistance), thus, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 is regarded as an extreme form of Insulin Resistance.  The massive quantities of Insulin produced by the body as an attempt to influence Insulin-dependent Cells then penetrate non-Insulin-dependent Tissues such as the Eyes, Nerves and Arteries, accounting for the various complications that accompany Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.

 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 afflicts approximately 6% of the population and usually occurs in people over the age of 40.

 Approximately 20% of Caucasians between the ages of 65 and 75 are afflicted with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.

 The incidence of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 has tripled during the period 1984-1999.

 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 accounts for 90% to 95% of cases of Diabetes Mellitus.

 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2- Prevention/Treatment

Amino Acids

 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients often exhibit elevated Homocysteine levels.  ^[1]

Carbohydrates

 Excessive consumption of dietary Carbohydrates may cause Diabetes Mellitus Type 2:  ^[2]

 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients who adopt a diet containing 20% or less dietary Carbohydrates may improve their glycemic control and bodyweight.

 Excessive consumption of Maltodextrins may increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (due to their very high Glycemic Index of 150).

 Excessive consumption of Simple Sugars may increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2:  ^[3]

 Excessive consumption of Fructose may increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. 

 Excessive consumption of dietary Glucose may increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.  ^[4]

 Excessive consumption of Sucrose may increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.  ^[5]

Environmental Toxins

 Excessive exposure to Organochlorines may increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2:  ^[6]

 Dioxin may increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.  ^[7]

Hormones

 Elevated Insulin levels may increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.  ^[8]

Lipids

 Excessive consumption of Saturated Fatty Acids may increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2:  ^[9]

 Excessive consumption of Palmitic Acid may increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.  ^[10]

 Excessive consumption of Palmitoleic Acid may increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.  ^[11]

 Excessive consumption of Stearic Acid may increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.  ^[12]

    Trans-Fatty Acids increase the risk of developing Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (by decreasing the response of Red Blood Cells to Insulin).  ^[13]