In the UK, there are approximately 2.9 million people affected by diabetes and it is estimated that there is a further 850 000 undiagnosed sufferers. By far the most common form of diabetes is type 2, accounting for around 90% of cases.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body's insulin-producing cells are unable to produce enough insulin, or when the insulin produced doesn't work properly (insulin resistance). Insulin is a hormone produced by beta cells within the pancreas in response to high blood glucose levels. When insulin levels rise, cells such as fat or muscle cells remove glucose from the blood eventually reducing blood glucose level back to a safe level.
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