What's Type 2 Diabetes? (Video)
Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD
and
Larissa Hirsch, MD
What's Type 2 Diabetes?
People who have type 2 diabetes have a hard time using glucose (sugar) from food for energy. The body makes insulin, but the cells don’t respond to it as they should.
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90-Second Summary: Type 2 Diabetes
Learn the basics in 90 seconds.
Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD
and
Larissa Hirsch, MD
Date reviewed: March 2023