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shamsa_laws
09-04-2006, 01:35 PM
kindly let me know what is meant by type 2 diabetes?

rzrbks
09-04-2006, 02:01 PM
Here's a good article

http://www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes.jsp

Type 2 Diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use sugar. Sugar is the basic fuel for the cells in the body, and insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can cause two problems:

Right away, your cells may be starved for energy.
Over time, high blood glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.