Learn all about what type 4 diabetes is, if it is preventable, and how to manage it
We’ve all heard about type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.. But have you heard of type 4 diabetes?
This lesser known form of diabetes is just now beginning to be understood.
Type 4 diabetes is a type of diabetes that is characterized by insulin resistance without the presence of overweight or obesity in older adults.
• Fatigue • Frequent urination • Increased thirst • Increased hunger • Unintentional weight loss • Poor wound healing • Blurry vision
It appears that aging is the biggest risk factor associated with the development of type 4 diabetes.
More research needs to be done to determine if there are other risk factors for this disease.
Keeping your blood sugar balanced should be the main priority in order to alleviate your symptoms through blood sugar monitoring and learning how to balance your meals or count carbs.
The current theory behind this form of diabetes connects an excess of regulatory T cells to the development of this disease.