Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and was previously called non-insulin-dependent mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes. Type 2 diabetes usually begins as insulin resistance, a disorder in which the cells do not use insulin properly. As the need for insulin rises, the pancreas gradually loses its ability to produce it. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When we eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in our bodies.

Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, your cells may be starved for energy and over time high blood glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, or heart. Type 2 diabetes is associated with older age, obesity, family history of diabetes, history of gestational diabetes, impaired glucose metabolism, physical inactivity, and race/ethnicity.

Diabetes Response Service’s medical reminders help newly diagnosed Type 2 and Type 1 diabetics and veteran type 1 and type 2 diabetics alike, monitor blood glucose on a daily basis, so the diabetic does not forget to take their medicine or check their glucose, preventing insulin shock and seizures. Patients, family or friends can program the scheduled reminder messages themselves through a simple control panel.

Diabetes Response Service can help diabetics living alone manage insulin shock and complications of hypoglycemia, and helps patient, friends and family feel secure with their loved one's condition and lifestyle. Our live operators monitor diabetics on customizable daily schedules, to ensure safety. If the diabetic is in a coma or insulin shock, they cannot answer the phone. We contact the diabetic's neighbors or friends. If the contacts are not available, we dispatch a local ambulance.