1 / 10Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease that keeps your body from using insulin the way it should. People with type 2 diabetes are said to have insulin resistance.2 / 10People who are middle-aged or older are most likely to get this kind of diabetes. It used to be called adult-onset diabetes. But type 2 diabetes also affects kids and teens, mainly because of childhood obesity.3 / 10The symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be so mild that you don't notice them. About 8 million people who have it don't know it. 4 / 10Symptoms include, Being very thirsty, Peeing a lot, Blurry vision, Being cranky, Tingling or numbness in your hands or feet, Fatigue/feeling worn out, Wounds that don't heal, Yeast infections that keep coming back and Feeling hungry5 / 10If you have dark rashes around your neck or armpits, see your doctor. These are called acanthosis nigricans, and they can be signs that your body is becoming resistant to insulin.6 / 10There’s no specific diet for type 2 diabetes. A registered dietitian can teach you about carbs and help you make a meal plan you can stick with. Eating fewer calories, Cutting back on refined carbs, especially sweets, Adding veggies and fruits to your diet, Getting more fiber7 / 10Depending on your treatment, especially if you’re on insulin, your doctor will tell you if you need to test your blood sugar levels and how often to do it.8 / 10Certain things make it more likely that you’ll get type 2 diabetes.9 / 10When your blood sugar is low, your liver makes and sends out glucose. After you eat, your blood sugar goes up, and your liver will usually slow down and store its glucose for later. But some people's livers don't. They keep cranking out sugar.10 / 10Being overweight or obese can cause insulin resistance, especially if you carry your extra pounds around your middle.