There are 2 type of diabetes which is found in the people. Pancreas creates a hormone which is called insulin. Insulin is helpful in converting the starch, sugar and other nutrients of the food into energy. When insulin does not work properly or it is not created at all then the blood sugar level of a person becomes high. Then the person is suffering from diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is caused when the insulin is not formed at all. Type 2 diabetes is formed when insulin is not able to do its work properly. Type 2 diabetes is most common type of diabetes found. To treat diabetes properly it is important to know Type 2 diabetes causes and the symptoms of diabetes. The common symptoms of diabetes are- excessive hunger or thirst, frequent urination, loss of weight, tiredness, dizziness etc.  

Type 2 diabetes if not treated on time or not treated well can cause very serious health problems.

If the person is overweight and is not physically active, these two could be the most important Type 2 diabetes causes and the person should take enough care in treated diabetes. There are various risk factors which are associated with the Type 2 diabetes. They are-
1. Genetic reason- The person has a family history of the Type 2 diabetes. The risk is more if the parents and brothers and sisters have this disease.
2. Overweight person- If a person is having excessive weight then the risk is more of having the type 2 diabetes. When there is accumulation of fat around the abdomen region then there is higher risk of having Type 2 diabetes.
3. With advancing age, people are at high risk of Type 2 diabetes. As people have a tendency of gaining weight and being inactive with age, chances of having diabetes is more.

Having healthy diet and doing regular exercises will help in reducing the risk factors of Type 2 diabetes causes. If the person is able to have the ideal weight then it is possible to have control on Type 2 diabetes with the help of body insulin and consuming healthy diet. Type 2 diabetes if untreated can cause eye damage and the person could become blind. Sores can get formed on the feet and skin due to diabetes. Suffering from diabetes for long time can make it difficult to control the blood pressure and cholesterol of a person.