The doctor will dab the back of your throat with a cotton swab and the swab is then tested for the presence of the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. Viral illnesses can have the same symptoms as strep throat. So itâs important to get a throat swab to confirm the presence of the strep bacteria in the throat.
The majority of people with type 2 diabetes are insulin resistant. People with type 1 diabetes may also have some degree of insulin resistance, but are primarily insulin insufficient (i.e., their pancreas produces little to no insulin).
Overweight, obesity, and physical inactivity. You are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if you are not physically active and are overweight or obese. Extra weight sometimes causes insulin resistance and is common in people with type 2 diabetes. The location of body fat also makes a difference. Extra belly fat is linked to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart and blood vessel disease. To see if your weight puts you at risk for type 2 diabetes, check out these Body Mass Index (BMI) charts.