When you eat, your food is broken down into a sugar called glucose.

Glucose gives your body the energy it needs to work. But to use glucose as energy, your body needs insulin.

When you have type 2 diabetes, your body does not make enough insulin or use it well .

Since your body's cells can't use the glucose from your food as energy, the glucose stays in your blood, where it can cause serious problems.

Want to know more? The animated character, "Type 2 Lou" will provide you with a lively and informative explanation about diabetes.