Describe the central defect in type 2 diabetes and the adverse side effects high levels of blood glucose have on the body.
What will be an ideal response?
Defective production of insulin paired with insulin resistance is the defect in type 2 diabetes. Short-term adverse effects of high glucose include frequent urination, increased thirst, increased hunger, fatigue, weight loss, blurred vision, increased susceptibility to infection, and delayed wound healing. Long-term effects include heart disease, hypertension, blindness, kidney failure, stroke, and the loss of limbs.
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