In this episode, Alya, a 2nd year medical student brings us through an overview of Type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes is a common condition that occurs when the body cannot regulate and utilise glucose as fuel. Unlike Type 1 Diabetes where the body is unable to produce insulin, in Type 2 Diabetes, the body does produce insulin. However, there’s a defect in how the insulin is being secreted and the action of the insulin itself.

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