Type 2 diabetes,
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. Type 2 diabetes primarily occurs as a result of obesity and lack of exercise.[1] Some people are more genetically at risk than others.[6] Type 2 diabetes makes up about 90% of
cases of diabetes, with the other 10% due
primarily to type
1 diabetes and gestational
diabetes.[Common symptoms include increased
thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained weight loss.
