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What is type 2 diabetea?
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Type 2 Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), your body's main source of fuel. With type 2 diabetes, your body either resists the effects of Insulin (a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into your cells) or doesn't produce enough Insulin to maintain a normal glucose level.Untreated, type 2 diabetes can be life-threatening.
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