Translations:Type 2 diabetes/1/en

Type 2 diabetes/1/en
Other names	Diabetes mellitus type 2; adult-onset diabetes; noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)
A blue circle is the universal symbol of diabetes.
Pronunciation	/daɪəbiːtəs/
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, healthy diet
Treatment	Dietary changes, metformin, insulin, bariatric surgery
Prognosis	10 year shorter life expectancy
Frequency	392 million (2015)

Type 2 diabetes (T2D), formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, is a form of diabetes mellitus that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue and unexplained weight loss. Symptoms may also include increased hunger, having a sensation of pins and needles, and sores (wounds) that do not heal. Often symptoms come on slowly. Long-term complications from high blood sugar include heart disease, strokes, diabetic retinopathy which can result in blindness, kidney failure, and poor blood flow in the limbs which may lead to amputations. The sudden onset of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state may occur; however, ketoacidosis is uncommon.