<s>[INST] What is type 2 diabetes? [/INST] Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which your body cannot produce enough insulin or properly use the insulin it makes. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood, and if you have type 2 diabetes, glucose builds up in your blood rather than being used for energy. Type 2 diabetes can be managed, but if untreated or not properly managed, it can have serious health complications, including:

Heart and blood vessel disease
Nerve damage
Eye disease
Kidney disease
Alzheimer’s disease
Skin and mouth conditions (bacterial and fungal infections and gum infections)
Hearing problems
Osteoporosis Source: Canadian Task Force. Link: https://canadiantaskforce.ca/tools-resources/type-2-diabetes-2/type-2-diabetes-patient-faq/. Field: Endocrine. Disease: Diabetes </s>