Type 2 diabetes

What it is

Type 2 diabetes is the common form of diabetes, in which the body stops responding properly to insulin and blood sugar runs high for years, damaging vessels, nerves, kidneys and eyes. It is closely tied to weight and inactivity but also to genetics and age, and it can go into remission with substantial weight loss. The news cycle is dominated by GLP-1 drugs, by blood-pressure and cholesterol targets for people who already have it, and by its rising incidence in younger adults.

This week · A large trial found intensive blood-pressure lowering did not cut cardiovascular events in adults with diabetes, complicating earlier guidance.

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