In Type 2 diabetes, your body's cells stop responding well to insulin. It doesn't happen overnight — it builds silently for years.
Insulin is the hormone that lets your cells absorb sugar from the blood. In insulin resistance, cells stop responding well — the pancreas has to work harder and harder, until it can't keep up. That's when blood sugar rises.
The HbA1c test measures average blood sugar over ~3 months. Under 5.7% is normal; 5.7–6.4% is pre-diabetes; 6.5% or more is often considered diabetic range.
Prevention & control is largely lifestyle: replace polished rice with millets or brown rice, walk 20 minutes after each meal, prioritize sleep, and lose 5–7% of body weight if overweight — that alone can dramatically reduce risk.
This article is educational and general. Your situation has its own context — for symptoms that are severe, sudden, persistent or worrying, consult a qualified medical practitioner.
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