See how type 2 diabetes affects the whole body—not just the pancreas

See what's actually happening inside the body of someone with type 2 diabetes

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.
Medically reviewed by Amy Gonzales, MD.
Updated onNovember, 2026

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Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.
Medically reviewed by Amy Gonzales, MD.
Updated onNovember, 2026

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