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

This means the research team looked through previous studies that included data on sugar consumption and the development of type 2 diabetes, then identified new relationships in the data. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025

Adults with type 2 diabetes and those who are at risk as well as family members, caregivers and support persons are invited to attend. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025

The finding suggested that commencing metformin after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was associated with a better chance of living longer, compared to commencing sulfonylurea. —New Atlas, 24 May 2025

With an abundance of antioxidants, asparagus puts the skids on inflammation with the potential for lowering the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes, while its supply of potassium and fiber keeps blood pressure levels stable. —Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025

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