Type 2 diabetes
Also called: adult onset diabetes
A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
With type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn't produce enough insulin, or it resists insulin.
Very common: More than 10 million cases per year (India)
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Apollo Hospitals and others. Learn more
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