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disease > metabolic diseases > diabetes mellitus type 2
disease > endocrinopathy > diabetes > diabetes mellitus type 2

Preferred term

diabetes mellitus type 2  

Definition

  • Type 2 diabetes (T2D), formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, is a form of diabetes that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. (Wikipedia)

Entry terms

  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes

In other languages

  • French

  • diabète de l'âge mûr
  • diabète de type II
  • diabète non insulinodépendant

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-JDNXV8R3-5

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