people, especially in the elderly. (Smith 20) Basically, this type usually affects obese, middle-aged or older people, and can affect nearly all races. The risk of developing this type increases with age. Although, the cause of the disease is unknown, genetic and environmental factors may play an important role. Similar to the first type, it is also hereditary, but is triggered by obesity, physiological or emotional stress, certain medications, being over forty years old, and pregnancy. Many people go through life, unknowing that they have this disease. There may be no symptoms, or the symptoms may just develop very slowly. Some of the symptoms of Type II Diabetes are thirst, excessive urination, weight loss despite increase in appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, impotence in men, missed menstruation, blurred vision, frequent infections, tingling, and numbness. The only way to avoid this type is to avoid obesity and monitoring diet regularly and/or while pregnant. This is not the only type of diabetes that may occur whi
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