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Insulin Type Cells Define Diabetes Inability Effectively Control

Type 2 diabetes involves either insufficient insulin production by beta cells or a poor cellular response to insulin, impairing blood sugar control.

Type 2 diabetes is the inability to effectively use insulin, either due to insufficient production by beta cells or cells not responding properly to insulin.

Front Define type 2 diabetes.
Back Type 2 diabetes - inability to effectively use insulin and control blood sugar levels because:
  • Beta cells do not produce enough insulin OR
  • Body cells do not respond properly to insulin

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