Last Updated on May 30, 2020
What Is Type 2 Diabetes Exactly?
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High blood sugar, insulin resistance, and lack of insulin. These are the three main characteristics of this specific type of diabetes. It occurs when the body can’t use the insulin it produces effectively, or when it just doesn’t produce enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels in check.
Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that allows body cells to absorb the sugar that we get from food. The sugar is later transformed into energy. This process prevents blood glucose levels from getting either too high or too low. Being overweight, having a family history of diabetes, or living an unhealthy and inactive lifestyle are the most common causes that lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.
Here are 9 warning signs of diabetes that appear on the skin:
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