Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes (previously called adult onset diabetes) results when the body doesn’t respond appropriately to insulin, a condition called “insulin resistance.” This more common (90%-95% of all cases) variety of diabetes often runs in families or racial groups, but can also be caused by poor diet and an inactive lifestyle.
If caught in its early stages, this type of diabetes is often treatable with modifications in diet and an exercise program. If left untreated, a person with type 2 diabetes could eventually develop extreme insulin resistance and require the addition of artificial insulin. Insulin resistance is a condition where your body requires unusually high amounts of insulin to maintain normal glucose levels, and your pancreas just can’t keep up.
Not everyone with type 2 diabetes will benefit from the information on this website. To learn more about additional treatment options (such as diet and exercise), visit the American Diabetes Association website.
