Type 2 diabetes is a condition where your body has trouble using insulin well (insulin resistance). Insulin is the hormone that helps move glucose (sugar) from your bloodstream into your cells for energy. Over time, your body may also make less insulin than it needs, which can raise blood sugar.
At Mun Health, we say this simply: your body is working harder than it should to manage glucose, and you deserve support while you learn what works for you.

Type 2 diabetes usually comes from a mix of biology and life circumstances: genetics, insulin resistance, stress, sleep, hormones, medications, environment, and access to care and food that fits your reality.
So no, this isn’t a “you did something wrong” diagnosis. Shame doesn’t improve blood sugar. Support does.

Some people reach type 2 diabetes remission, meaning their blood sugar returns below the diabetes range for a sustained period (often described as at least 3 months without diabetes meds, depending on clinician guidance).
But “remission” isn’t the only success story. Many people improve A1C, energy, and long term health without chasing a perfect label. What matters most is a plan you can sustain in real life.

Type 1 diabetes: the body makes little or no insulin (often autoimmune). Insulin is required.
Type 2 diabetes: insulin resistance plus over time the body may not make enough insulin.
Prediabetes: blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes range, a serious signal and an opportunity to intervene early.
If you’re unsure which you have, ask your clinician directly. Treatment and monitoring can differ.

These are two of the most common diabetes numbers people search for, and they answer different questions.
A1C is an estimate of your average blood sugar over about 3 months.
Fasting blood glucose is your blood sugar after not eating for about 8 hours.
Mun Health tip: numbers are information, not a grade. They’re tools to help you adjust your next step.

Targets are personalized, but many people look up these common goals for nonpregnant adults.
A1C: often under 7%
Before meals (fasting or pre meal): 80 to 130 mg/dL
1 to 2 hours after meals: under 180 mg/dL
Your targets may be different based on your meds, risk of low blood sugar, pregnancy status, age, and other conditions. If you’re not sure what your targets are, that’s a great first follow up question for your clinician.

People often search “what can I eat with type 2 diabetes?” because the first week feels urgent. Here’s a calm starting point.
Aim for balanced meals: non starchy vegetables plus protein plus healthy fats
Choose higher fiber carbs more often (beans, lentils, whole grains)
Reduce sugary drinks and large portions of refined carbs on their own
You don’t need a perfect diet on day one. You need a plan you can repeat on hard days.

Most diabetes apps focus on tracking. Mun Health focuses on follow through.
We’re built for what happens between appointments: the stress, the uncertainty, the food decisions, the motivation dips, the “I know what to do but can’t do it” moments. We support the human side of type 2 diabetes so diabetes care feels more doable, not more punishing.

Mun Health is not a replacement for your clinician, and we’re not for emergencies. We’re support between visits: practical education, coping tools, and guidance that helps you stay consistent, prepare for appointments, and reduce overwhelm.
If you have urgent symptoms (like severe dehydration, confusion, chest pain, trouble breathing, or persistent vomiting), seek urgent or emergency care right away.

This is one of the most overlooked parts of diabetes care, and one of the most important. Stress can affect type 2 diabetes in two big ways.
Biology: stress hormones (like cortisol) can raise blood sugar and increase insulin resistance.
Real life: stress makes the basics harder, sleep, meals, movement, medication routines, and self care.
That’s why stress isn’t extra. It’s part of the care plan. At Mun Health, we treat stress support (coping skills, tiny doable steps, and self compassion) as a core diabetes tool, because sustainable care requires a nervous system that isn’t constantly in survival mode.

Mun Health supports adults with type 2 diabetes, especially newly diagnosed, by addressing diabetes distress, stress, and follow through between clinical visits.