Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). With type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin, may not use insulin in the right way or both. This can cause too much glucose to stay in the blood, which overtime can cause serious health problems.
Many people can manage their type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise alone but others may need medications like diabetes pills or insulin. It’s important to work with your healthcare team to create a diabetes management plan.
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