Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body does not effectively use the insulin that is produced. Pre-diabetic is the term used to describe patients with elevated glucose levels who are at high risk to go on to develop diabetes.

Many healthcare experts believe that you can control diabetes — or even prevent it — with lifestyle changes, including healthy eating, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting adequate physical activity.