Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a condition where blood sugar stays too high because the body becomes less sensitive to insulin. It raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney damage and early death.
Type 2 diabetes at a glance
For whom
People with overweight, little activity, family history or prediabetes.
Not for whom
No need to panic over a slightly raised value: lifestyle has a large effect.
In practice
Weight loss, regular activity, more fibre and fewer fast sugars; medication where needed.
Key caveats
Medication works alongside lifestyle, not instead of it.
Known
Not yet
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