Type 2 diabetes is a serious, complex condition, one that affects millions and carries consequences far beyond elevated blood sugar levels. Left unmanaged, it can quietly and steadily impact nearly every system in the body.For many people, receiving a diagnosis can feel an abrupt turning point, when the long term impact on their health becomes unmistakably clear. Through my own experience, I came to understand something equally important, even the gravity of the diagnosis, real and lasting improvements is entirely possible.