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What happens in the body of a person with type 2 diabetes?

The body produces too little insulin, and the cells do not respond normally to it, which results in decreased levels of glucose in the blood.
The body produces enough insulin, and the cells do not respond normally to it, which results in decreased levels of glucose in the blood.
• The body produces enough insulin, and the cells do not respond normally to it, which results in increased levels of glucose in the blood.
The body produces enough insulin, and the cells do respond normally to it, but there still is an increased level of glucose in the blood.

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The body produces too little insulin, and the cells do not respond normally to it, which results in decreased levels of glucose in the blood.
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Answer:

The body produces enough insulin, and the cells do not respond normally to it, which results in increased levels of glucose in the blood.

Step-by-step explanation:

Type 2 diabetes usually develops slowly and goes undetected until symptoms get severe. Symptoms include thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, drowsiness and numbness in the hands and feet.

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