Type 2 diabetes

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  • Type 2 diabetes is due to liver cells and muscle cells no longer responding to insulin or the pancreas does not produce enough insulin.
  • Type 2 diabetes can be treated with a carbohydrate-controlled diet and regular excersize.
  • Type 2 diabetes is commonly diagnosed in people aged 30 and over.
  • Obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
  • BMI = mass (kg) / height (m^2)