Type 2 Diabetes
A chronic condition in which the body becomes resistant to insulin or does not produce enough insulin to maintain normal blood glucose levels. Over time, elevated blood sugar can affect the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart.
Also known as: diabetes mellitus type 2, adult-onset diabetes, NIDDM.
Category: Endocrine & Metabolic
Drugs labeled for Type 2 Diabetes
30 medication ingredients list an association with type 2 diabetes in current FDA labeling.
Symptoms associated with Type 2 Diabetes
The following symptoms have been associated with Type 2 Diabetes in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Blurred vision
Lack of sharpness of vision resulting in the inability to see fine detail....
Excessive Thirst
An abnormal or excessive feeling of thirst that persists even after drinking fluids, which can be a sign of hi...
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Frequent Infections
Experiencing infections more often than usual, which can be a sign of immune, metabolic, or other conditions....
Frequent Urination
The need to urinate more often than usual, which can be a sign of diabetes, urinary tract infection, enlarged ...
Increased body weight
Abnormally increased body weight....
Poor appetite
A reduced desire to eat....
Slow Wound Healing
Wounds that heal more slowly than expected, which can be related to high blood sugar, poor circulation, or imm...
Waking to Urinate at Night
The need to wake up during the night to urinate, which can disrupt sleep and may be linked to bladder, prostat...
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
Tests used to investigate Type 2 Diabetes
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Type 2 Diabetes. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Basic Heart Health Panel - Lab Tests At Healthlabs
This standard 5-test panel screens general health & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for indivi...
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Measures glucose, electrolytes, and kidney function markers....
Comprehensive Heart Health Panel
This comprehensive 7-test panel screens general & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for individu...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....
Fasting Insulin
Measures insulin levels to help assess insulin resistance....
Female Health & Wellness Panels
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General Health & Wellness Testing
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General Health & Wellness Tests
Routine lab testing options for health & wellness. No insurance or doctor notes or referrals are necessary to ...
Glucose 6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase G6Pd Test, Quantitative
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Glucose Blood Test
The glucose test is a blood test used to measure glucose (blood sugar) levels. Glucose is the major source of ...
Hemoglobin A1C Testing
The hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin) test measures how well diabetes is being controlled. Order the test o...
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Reflects average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months....
Igf-1 Insulin Blood Test
Our IGF-1 blood test is commonly used to measure levels of human growth hormone (hGH) and its activity....
Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
Male Health & Wellness Panels
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Mens Comprehensive Health Panel
Our wellness testing panel for men provides the ultimate in health & nutritional screening; measuring 24 impor...
Routine Urinalysis Test
Our routine complete urinalysis checks 12 different levels in the urine and is helpful in diagnosing UTIs, ren...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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When to seek emergency care
Seek emergency care for symptoms of very high blood sugar such as confusion, fruity breath, rapid deep breathing, or severe dehydration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes is a health condition described in medical literature. A chronic condition in which the body becomes resistant to insulin or does not produce enough insulin to maintain normal blood glucose levels. Over time, elevated blood sugar can affect the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart.
What are the symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes is associated with 10 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Blurred vision, Excessive Thirst, Fatigue, Frequent Infections, Frequent Urination, Increased body weight. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Type 2 Diabetes diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Type 2 Diabetes include Basic Heart Health Panel - Lab Tests At Healthlabs, Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP), Comprehensive Heart Health Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Fasting Glucose. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Type 2 Diabetes, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.