Type 2 Diabetes

Definition

A chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), resulting in too much sugar circulating in your blood. It's often associated with obesity and lack of exercise.

Related terms

Insulin Resistance: A condition where cells in your body don't respond as well to insulin, leading to higher levels of glucose in your blood.

Glucose:

The main type of sugar in the blood and major source of energy for body's cells.

Pancreas:

An organ that releases insulin into bloodstream when it detects high levels of glucose.