What is Type 2 Diabetes? It is when the pancreas is unable to release enough insulin in the blood to eliminate the glucose (sugar) levels. The disease affects about 27 million people in the United States. There are another 86 million people living with Prediabetes, meaning blood sugar levels are high, but not quite in the range that’s considered diabetic. Overweight people have a higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. Having excess fat and being inactive cause insulin r