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The Routine Checkup
She felt fine. That was the part nobody tells you about.
MedFAQs Editorial TeamJune 11, 20263 min read
This is a fictional story based on experiences common to people navigating this diagnosis. The characters and details are illustrative. MedFAQs does not provide medical advice.
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Type 2 Diabetes
All questionsType 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). It can develop when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin. Healthy lifestyle choices and regular monitoring can play a key role in managing the condition.
- What exactly is type 2 diabetes?
- Why does my body not use insulin well?
- How does being overweight cause type 2 diabetes?
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