: a common form of diabetes mellitus that develops especially in adults and most often in obese individuals and that is characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from impaired insulin utilization coupled with the body's inability to compensate with increased insulin production
called also non-insulin-dependent diabetes, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus
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When the body becomes less sensitive to insulin insulin resistance develops, leading to high blood sugar levels and type 2 diabetes.
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Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
The portfolio is anchored by its GLP-1 franchise, which currently includes Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound for obesity.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Impact on Blood Sugar and Insulin Eating a diet rich in antioxidants is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Feb. 2026
Regular physical activity lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and several cancers.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
The portfolio is anchored by its GLP-1 franchise, which currently includes Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound for obesity.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Impact on Blood Sugar and Insulin Eating a diet rich in antioxidants is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Feb. 2026
Regular physical activity lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and several cancers.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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type 2 diabetes
noun
: diabetes mellitus of a common form that develops especially in adults and most often in obese individuals and that is characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from impaired insulin utilization coupled with the body's inability to compensate with increased insulin production
called also adult-onset diabetes, late-onset diabetes, maturity-onset diabetes, non-insulin-dependent diabetes, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus
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