The document discusses Type 2 diabetes, including its causes and treatments. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, occurring when the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore insulin. Important terms are defined, such as insulin, pancreas, blood glucose, and how insulin helps glucose enter cells for energy. Signs and symptoms of high blood glucose are described. Treatments include lifestyle changes, medication, and some pills that increase insulin production. The document also compares Type 2 to Type 1 diabetes and summarizes an article about identifying genetic variations linked to Type 2 diabetes using statistical analysis methods.

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