Meanings
nountype 2 diabetes (uncountable)
- uncountableA form of diabetes characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin.
Synonyms: T2D, T2DM, adult-onset diabetes
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA form of diabetes characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin.
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type 2 diabetes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/type%202%20diabetes
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