type 2 diabetes

noun

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: 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

And poor diet and sedentary living continue to be the leading causes of preventable chronic conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Alongside a healthy diet, this can help manage the risk of type 2 diabetes. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026

Choosing lean cuts of red meat and limiting portions can help reduce the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026

Multiple studies have concluded that late-in-the-day exercise may lead to greater blood sugar control for people with type 2 diabetes. — Jenessa Connor, Health, 26 June 2026

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