Type 2 diabetes
Other names | Diabetes mellitus type 2; adult-onset diabetes; noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)
Pronunciation | /d aɪ ə b iː t ə s/
Specialty | Endocrinology
Symptoms | Increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, increased hunger
Complications | Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, diabetic ketoacidosis, heart disease, strokes, diabetic retinopathy, kidney failure, amputations
Usual onset | Middle or older age
Duration | Long term
Causes | Obesity, lack of exercise, genetics
Diagnostic method | Blood test
Prevention | Maintaining normal weight, exercising, eating properly
Treatment | Dietary changes, metformin, insulin, bariatric surgery
Prognosis | 10 year shorter life expectancy
Frequency | 392 million (2015)