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What is type 2 diabetes2?

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What is type 2 diabetes2?

Type 2 diabetes is a condition where you have too much sugar circulating in your bloodstream. Another name for diabetes is “sugar disease”. This is where you have too much sugar in your blood because your body is less sensitive to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps move sugar from your blood into your cells. Your cells use this sugar as fuel for energy. 

Who can develop type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is more common in adults, but young people can get it too.

What are the possible symptoms?

These symptoms can develop if type 2 diabetes is not properly managed:
-    Feeling tired more quickly
-    Being excessively thirsty
-    Needing to urinate more often
-    Blurred or reduced vision
-    Slow-healing wounds

Over time, your heart, kidneys, and nerves may also become diseased. That’s why it’s important to manage diabetes properly.

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What can you do?

Living a healthy lifestyle often helps manage type 2 diabetes. Think of:
-    Eating healthily
-    Getting regular exercise
-    Getting enough sleep
-    Not smoking
-    Getting enough rest
-    Taking your medicine on time

But sometimes that alone is not enough. In that case, you will need medication to manage your diabetes. 

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