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Type 2 diabetes (Symptoms (increased thirst and frequent urination,…
Type 2 diabetes
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Causes
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas stops producing enough insulin. Exactly why this happens is unknown
genetics and environmental factors, such as excess weight and inactivity, seem to be contributing factors
insulin
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The insulin circulates, enabling sugar to enter your cells.
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As your blood sugar level drops, so does the secretion of insulin from your pancreas.
glucose
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Sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream, where it enters cells with the help of insulin.
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When your glucose levels are low, such as when you haven't eaten in a while, the liver breaks down stored glycogen into glucose to keep your glucose level within a normal range
In type 2 diabetes, this process doesn't work well. Instead of moving into your cells, sugar builds up in your bloodstream. As blood sugar levels increase, the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas release more insulin, but eventually these cells become impaired and can't make enough insulin to meet the body's demands
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