People with type 2 diabetes may face twice the risk of developing sepsis, according to new research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, held in Vienna from September 15 to 19. The long-term Australian study found that men and individuals under 60 are especially vulnerable.
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by the body’s uncontrolled response to infection, which can cause organ failure and critical illness
According to the International Diabetes Federation, over 90% of people with diabetes have the type 2 variety. Type 2 diabetes most often develops in people aged 45 or older, but children and young adults can also develop the chronic disease. Over time, high blood sugar can cause significant health complications, so it's essential to keep type 2 diabetes managed.
But is it possible to reverse the condition? Find out by clicking through this informative gallery.