Introduction

First, take a deep breath.

You have type 2 diabetes - a condition characterized by high blood glucose levels caused by either a lack of insulin or the body's inability to use insulin efficiently. Type 2 diabetes develops most often in middle-aged and older adults but can appear in young people.

And yes, it's a big deal. But you know what? It's also something you can deal with. And the American Diabetes Association is here to help.