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type 2 diabetes

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Or type II diabetes

noun

  1. a mild, sometimes asymptomatic form of diabetes mellitus characterized by diminished tissue sensitivity to insulin and sometimes by impaired beta cell function, exacerbated by obesity and often treatable by diet and exercise.

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The phase 3 study involved 537 participants with type 2 diabetes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

All participants began treatment with injectable semaglutide or tirzepatide for either obesity or type 2 diabetes, then stopped using the medication within three to 12 months.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Over time, untreated sleep apnea raises the risk of serious health problems, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

The cuts also apply to Rybelsus, an oral tablet approved to treat adults with type 2 diabetes.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

If we didn’t change some habits, it could become a real problem over time, increasing her risk for high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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