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Most people who have diabetes have type 2. Lots of them don't know they have it. Your doctor can give you a test to see if you have diabetes. In type 2, the body makes insulin, but doesn't help the sugar go into the cells. Lots of people can get better by losing weight and eating better foods.
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes:
Tired
Sores don't heal
problems seeing
Hands or feet tingle
Always thirsty
Pee a lot