Last Updated on January 6, 2025 by Analgesia team
T2DM Medical Abbreviation
T2DM is the medical abbreviation for type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin or when the insulin it makes doesn’t work properly. This results in high blood sugar levels.
Type 2 diabetes is more common than type 1 diabetes, but it shares some of the same complications, including high blood sugar levels.
Type 2 diabetes |
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Characteristics |
Insulin resistance and beta-cell dysfunction
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Symptoms |
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Prevalence |
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is very common, accounting for around 90% of all diabetes cases. In 2022-23, an estimated 5.6 million people in the UK have diabetes, with around 90% of those having type 2. However, an estimated 1.2 million people with type 2 diabetes are yet to be diagnosed
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Risk factors |
Family history of diabetes, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, socioeconomic status, and particular ethnic backgrounds. Being of Asian, African, or Afro-Caribbean ethnicity could increase the risk.
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Treatment |
Treatment for type 2 diabetes (T2DM) involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and self-care measure
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Type 2 diabetes is often diagnosed in people over the age of 40, but it’s becoming more common in younger people, including children and adolescents.