Type II Diabetes

Definition

Type II Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), with your body either resisting the effects of insulin or not producing enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels.

Related terms

Insulin Resistance: A condition where cells fail to respond normally to insulin and thus cannot easily absorb glucose from the bloodstream.

Beta Cells: Cells found in pancreas that synthesize and secrete insulin.

Metabolism:

The chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism necessary for maintaining life.