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Type 2 diabetes is a condition that happens because of a problem in the way the body regulates and uses sugar as a fuel. That sugar also is called glucose. This long-term condition results in too much sugar circulating in the blood. Eventually, high blood sugar levels can lead to disorders of the circulatory, nervous and immune systems.
In type 2 diabetes, there are primarily two problems. The pancreas does not produce enough insulin — a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into the cells. And cells...
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Symptoms of type 2 diabetes often develop slowly. In fact, you can be living with type 2 diabetes for years and not know it. When symptoms are present, they may include:
Type 2 diabetes is mainly the result of two problems:
Exactly why this happens is not known. Being overweight and inactive are key contributing factors.
Insulin is a hormone that comes from the pancreas — a...
Management of type 2 diabetes includes:
These steps make it more likely that blood sugar will stay in a healthy range. And they may help to delay or prevent complications....
Healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent type 2 diabetes. If you've received a diagnosis of prediabetes, lifestyle changes may slow or stop the progression to diabetes.
A healthy lifestyle includes:
For informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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