| Type 2 diabetes |
| Other names |
Diabetes mellitus type 2;
adult-onset diabetes;[1]
noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) |
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| A blue circle is the universal symbol of diabetes.[2] |
| Pronunciation |
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| Specialty |
Endocrinology |
| Symptoms |
Increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, increased hunger[3] |
| Complications |
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, diabetic ketoacidosis, heart disease, stroke, diabetic retinopathy, kidney failure, lower-limb amputations[1][4][5] |
| Usual onset |
Middle or older age[6] |
| Duration |
Long term[6] |
| Causes |
Obesity, lack of exercise, genetics[1][6] |
| Diagnostic method |
Blood test[3] |
| Prevention |
Maintaining normal weight, exercising, healthy diet[1] |
| Treatment |
Dietary changes, metformin, insulin, bariatric surgery[1][7][8][9] |
| Prognosis |
10 year shorter life expectancy[10] |
| Frequency |
392 million (2015)[11] |
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