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Type 2 diabetics make too little insulin to match their calorie intake. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that is necessary to convert the calories in food into usable energy. Diet is used to help match the insulin produced to the calories consumed. It must be remembered that all calories are not equal-- 10 calories of sugar will increase blood sugar levels faster than 10 calories of protein or fat which take longer to be broken down.

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