Adult onset diabetes, also known as type 2 diabetes, is a condition that affects a person’s ability to use their body’s insulin. When a person consumes a meal, acids in the digestive system will dissolve the food in order to isolate the nutrients and glucose. The pancreas and liver produce and regulate insulin in order to transfer the glucose, or sugar, out of the bloodstream and transfer it to muscles, fat, and other tissues where it can be used as energy for the body. Sometimes, the issue is in the manufacturing of the insulin itself, but usually in adult diabetes, the problem is with the process of transfer and absorption. The result is that an individuals’ blood glucose level remains elevated and they suffer from hyperglycemia. Over time, high blood sugar levels can have negative consequences, such as heart disease and stroke.

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