Condition
Diabetes - Type 2
David Cohen, M.D.Published 8 February 20051 min read
Key points
- Type 2 diabetes is a chronic, life-long disease that results when the body's insulin does not work effectively.
- Insulin is a hormone released by the pancreas in response to increased levels of blood sugar (glucose) in the blood.
Alternative names
Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; Type 2 diabetes
Definition
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic, life-long disease that results when the body's insulin does not work effectively. Insulin is a hormone released by the pancreas in response to increased levels of blood sugar (glucose) in the blood.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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