About Diabetes (American Diabetes Association)

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Publisher: American Diabetes Association · Published: August 24, 2026 · Accessed: August 24, 2026

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• Diabetes is a condition where the body does not make or use insulin properly, leaving too much glucose (sugar) in the blood; in type 2 diabetes the body does not use insulin the way it should.
• Over time, uncontrolled high blood glucose can affect almost every part of the body, including the brain, heart, skin, kidneys, nerves, and ears.