The slowly developing form of diabetes. With type 2 diabetes, the body's tissues become unable to use insulin effectively.

Previously called Late Onset Diabetes, this disease occurs when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin for the body's needs or when the body cannot use the insulin produced to metabolize sugars for energy. It often occurs later in life and is often associated with being overweight. However, in the United States, there is a marked increase of Type 2 Diabetes among overweight children and teenagers. The ease and prevalence of fast foods and an inattention to exercise has brought about this increase. About 17 million people in the United States have Type 2 diabetes.

A condition in which the body cannot use insulin properly

The inability of cells to respond normally to insulin; once called adult-onset diabetes, it is increasingly prevalent in children and youth because of rising rates of obesity. ( 4-18)

Also called Adult Diabetes. The islets continue to produce insulin, but the body does not recognize them properly or the insulin produced is faulty. This form of the disease is often related to choices of diet and lifestyle and can be controlled by diet.

A diabetic condition characterized by the overproduction of insulin (hyperinsulinemia), increased AGE production, and decreased longevity.

The type of diabetes in which the body doesn't use its insulin effectively or doesn't produce enough insulin.

Also known as non- insulin dependent diabetes, occurs when there is either insufficient insulin or the insulin produced does not work effectively. Ultra short acting insulin These insulins are absorbed after injection and have a shorter duration than short acting insulins eg. Humalog and Novorapid.

(or non-insulin-dependent diabetes) occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to meet the body's needs or the insulin is not metabolized effectively. Type 2 usually occurs later in life and affects 90% of people with diabetes.

Usually characterized by a gradual onset with minimal or no symptoms of metabolic disturbance and no requirement for exogenous insulin. The peak age of onset is 50 to 60 years. Obesity and possibly a genetic factor are usually present.

A condition that usually occurs in people over the age of 40, and causes your body to make little insulin or your cells to resist the insulin.

A condition that causes your body to resist its own insulin and to eventually make less insulin.

the most common form of diabetes, which occurs when the body is resistant to the action of insulin and the pancreas cannot make sufficient insulin to overcome this resistance; can be associated with obesity

Formerly called adult-onset diabetes or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes. People can develop type 2 diabetes at any age-even during childhood. This form of diabetes usually begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which fat, muscle, and liver cells do not use insulin properly. At first, the pancreas keeps up with the added demand by producing more insulin. In time, however, it loses the ability to secrete enough insulin in response to meals.

Otherwise known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), type 2 diabetes is found primarily in adults and which accounts for most cases of diabetes. It is characterised by a gradual onset of symptoms. It is also termed mature-onset or adult diabetes.

a condition in which the body either makes too little insulin or cannot properly use the insulin it makes to convert blood glucose to energy. Type 2 diabetes may be controlled with diet, exercise, and weight loss, or may require oral medications and/or insulin injections.

insulin is present but doesn't work adequately. Usually occurs over the age of 30 and is controlled by diet and medication or diet and insulin. Also known as non insulin dependent and maturity onset diabetes

A disorder of glucose and insulin metabolism

This form of diabetes usually occurs in people over 40 years of age but may develop in younger people, especially in minorities. Most people who develop type 2 diabetes are insulin resistant. However, some simply cannot produce enough insulin to meet their bodies' needs, and others have a combination of these problems. Many people with type 2 diabetes control the disease through diet and exercise, but some must also take oral medications or insulin.

A condition in which the body either makes too little insulin or can't use the insulin it makes to use blood glucose as energy. Type 2 diabetes most often occurs in people older than age 40 and can often be controlled through meal plans and physical activity plans. Some people with type 2 diabetes have to take diabetes pills or insulin.

See Diabetes, type 2.

A type of diabetes that tends to develop in those over 30, often those who are overweight

(dye-uh-BEET-eez) Previously known as “noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus” (NIDDM) or “adult-onset diabetes.” Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes mellitus. About 90 to 95 percent of people who have diabetes have type 2 diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes produce insulin, but either do not make enough insulin or their bodies do not use the insulin they make. Most of the people who have this type of diabetes are overweight. Therefore, people with type 2 diabetes may be able to control their condition by losing weight through diet and exercise. They may also need to inject insulin or take medicine along with continuing to follow a healthy program of diet and exercise. Although type 2 diabetes commonly occurs in adults, an increasing number of children and adolescents who are overweight are also developing type 2 diabetes.