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Type 2 diabetes is a disorder in which the body is resistant to high levels of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps the body convert food into energy. Without insulin, glucose (sugar) from the food you eat cannot enter cells. This causes glucose to build up in the blood. Meanwhile, your body tissues are starved for energy. However, in type 2 diabetes, there is plenty of insulin but the cells are resistant to its action.
Long-term, high blood sugar levels can damage the kidneys, eyes, nerves, and other tissues.
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