Words / T / Medicine

type 2 diabetes

noun

A2CEFR level
10/100Rarity: common
TechnicalRegister

A metabolic condition characterised by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency, usually managed with lifestyle changes and oral agents.

His type 2 diabetes was initially controlled with diet, but he now requires metformin.

Similar: non-insulin-dependent diabetes, T2DM

Topic: Endocrine & diabetes in Medical English

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