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

Epidemiological evidence shows that obesity, particularly at higher BMI thresholds, is associated with substantially elevated risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and premature mortality. — Max Moser, STAT, 9 July 2026

As a result, physicians often mistake LADA for type 2 diabetes. — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 7 July 2026

That means the body had to release more insulin to keep blood sugar in a normal range — a pattern that can raise the risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes over time if it’s not corrected, says St-Onge. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 July 2026

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

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