type 2 diabetes

American  

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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Example Sentences

The trial evaluated the therapy’s efficacy and safety on adults who are overweight and had other medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, chronic pain and cardiovascular issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The strongest benefits were observed in individuals already considered at high cardiovascular risk, including people with obesity, type 2 diabetes, or existing heart disease.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

In real world terms, the researchers estimated that the program prevented about three cases of type 2 diabetes for every 100 participants.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Researchers followed participants for six years to see whether a more intensive Mediterranean based lifestyle plan could offer stronger protection against type 2 diabetes than the traditional Mediterranean diet alone.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Kids were being diagnosed with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes at record rates.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama