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In type 2 diabetes, the body reacts very slowly to the blood sugar-lowering hormone insulin. It becomes insulin resistant. The consequences: The blood sugar level remains elevated for a long time, which leads to long-term damage to blood vessels, organs and nerves. This video reports on the development, symptoms, causes and treatment methods for type 2 diabetes. More information on the topic here: https://gesund.bund.de/diabetes-typ-2 This video is part of the offer on https://gesund.bund.de/