type 2 diabetes

noun

ˈtīp-ˈtü- 

: a common form of diabetes mellitus that develops especially in adults and most often in obese individuals and that is characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from impaired insulin utilization coupled with the body's inability to compensate with increased insulin production

called also non-insulin-dependent diabetes, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus

Examples of type 2 diabetes in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Milk chocolate was not linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and was actually associated with long-term weight gain. —Simon Spichak, Health, 10 Dec. 2024

People with type 2 diabetes should notice their blood sugar levels rising. —Adam Gilden, Md, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Dec. 2024

These drugs are glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor analogs, which mimic the fullness hormone GLP-1 to help people with type 2 diabetes or obesity better manage their appetite, blood sugars and weight. —Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024

The medications are mostly used for blood sugar management in people with type 2 diabetes or weight loss, Shah says. —Korin Miller, Flow Space, 4 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

type 2 diabetes

noun

-ˈtü- 

: diabetes mellitus of a common form that develops especially in adults and most often in obese individuals and that is characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from impaired insulin utilization coupled with the body's inability to compensate with increased insulin production

called also adult-onset diabetes, late-onset diabetes, maturity-onset diabetes, non-insulin-dependent diabetes, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus