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'''Diabetes mellitus type 2''' (formerly called non [[insulin]]-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), obesity related diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes) is a [[metabolism|metabolic]] disorder that is primarily characterized by [[insulin resistance]], relative insulin deficiency, and [[hyperglycemia]]. It is often managed by engaging in exercise and modifying one's diet. It is rapidly increasing in the developed world, and there is some evidence that this pattern will be followed in much of the rest of the world in coming years. The [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|CDC]] has characterized the increase as an [[epidemic]].<ref>{{Citation | '''Diabetes mellitus type 2''' (formerly called non [[insulin]]-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), obesity related diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes) is a [[metabolism|metabolic]] disorder that is primarily characterized by [[insulin resistance]], relative insulin deficiency, and [[hyperglycemia]]. It is often managed by engaging in exercise and modifying one's diet. It is rapidly increasing in the developed world, and there is some evidence that this pattern will be followed in much of the rest of the world in coming years. The [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|CDC]] has characterized the increase as an [[epidemic]].<ref>{{Citation | ||
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Overview
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (formerly called non insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), obesity related diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disorder that is primarily characterized by insulin resistance, relative insulin deficiency, and hyperglycemia. It is often managed by engaging in exercise and modifying one's diet. It is rapidly increasing in the developed world, and there is some evidence that this pattern will be followed in much of the rest of the world in coming years. The CDC has characterized the increase as an epidemic.[1]
Unlike Type 1 diabetes, there is little tendency toward ketoacidosis in Type 2 diabetes, though it is not unknown. One effect that can occur is nonketonic hyperglycemia. Complex and multifactorial metabolic changes lead to damage and function impairment of many organs, most importantly the cardiovascular system in both types. This leads to substantially increased morbidity and mortality in both Type 1 and Type 2 patients, but the two have quite different origins and treatments despite the similarity in complications.
References
- ↑ Gerberding, Julie Louise (2007-05-24), Diabetes, Disabling Disease to Double by 2050, CDC