Type 2 Diabetes Introduction

• Nature of the Disease：Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic disease caused by insulin resistance and insufficient insulin secretion.
• Pathological Mechanism: The body's cells become less responsive to insulin (insulin resistance), leading the pancreas to produce more insulin to maintain blood glucose levels, eventually causing pancreatic cell failure.
• Typical Onset Age: T2D usually develops in adulthood, but with the rise in obesity, there is a trend of younger onset.
• Primary Impact: In the early stages, it can be managed with diet, exercise, and oral medications. If the condition progresses to pancreatic cell failure, insulin supplementation becomes necessary.