Type 2 diabetes is a health condition where levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood become too high. It usually begins with insulin resistance, where your muscles, liver and fat cells don't use insulin well.
Insulin is needed to transport blood sugar into cells which need it for energy.
As a result, people with type 2 diabetes might feel very tired, thirsty, and urinate more than usual, among other symptoms.
Type 2 diabetes is linked to being overweight, obese or physically inactive, although genes and family history may play a part too.
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