type 2 diabetes

• type 2 diabetes is when a person becomes resistant to their own insulin
• person with type 2 diabetes still produces insulin, but their body's cellls don't respond properly to the hormone
• this can cause a person's blood sugar level to rise to a dangerous level
• being overweight can increase your chance of developing type 2 diabetes, as obesity is a major risk factor in the development of the disease
• type 2 diabetes can be controlled by eating a carbohydrate controlled diet and getting regular exercise