Type 2 Diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease marked by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes... When you have type 2 diabetes, the body does not respond correctly to insulin. This is called insulin resistance. Insulin resistance means that fat, liver, and muscle cells do not respond normally to insulin. As a result blood sugar does not get into cells to be stored for energy.

General Information
A good place to start getting familiar with type 2 diabetes. 

 Forum Discussions
Relevant discussions in the forum about type 2 diabetes.
 

 Helpful Groups
Related to type 2 diabetes 

   
Metformin 4 US
   
Byetta Users Forum
   
Lantus or Humalog users
    
Needle Diabetics
   
Insulin Dependent Type 2

 Videos
Relevant videos about type 2 diabetes. 

    
Explanation of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes (Mayo Clinic)
   
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
   
Type 2 Diabetes Overview
   
What is Insulin Resistance?
   
Diagnosing Type 2 Diabetes
   
Type 2 Diabetes, Lifestyle Changes
   
Best type of exercise for Type 2 Diabetes
   
Insulin Therapy for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
    
More videos about Type 2 Diabetes

  Other Resources 

   
Nutrition and Recipes for people with type 2 diabetes (TuDiabetes)
   
Strategies for Insulin Injection Therapy in Diabetes Self-Management (AADE)
   
Type 2 Diabetes section (Islets of Hope)
    
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD): a US nonprofit that brings thousands of people with diabetes, those at risk and their loved ones in contact with medical professionals and others with expertise related to living with the disease for a day of highly informative and motivational programs.
   
David Mendosa's Shareposts about Type 2 Diabetes 
   
Gretchen Becker's Shareposts about Type 2 Diabetes
   
Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Summary (Consumer Reports) 
    
Diabetes Families (a resource about children with or at risk for type 2 diabetes)
   
Healthline: Type 2 Diabetes