Type 2 diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar levels caused by insulin resistance.
Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose enter cells, where it can be used for energy or stored for future use. Insulin resistance happens when cells in the body do not respond well to insulin and thus do not remove glucose from the blood.
In type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance also increases the body’s production of insulin, which can lead to increased appetite, high blood pressure, and weight gainTrusted Source
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