《英文msh词典》Diabetes Mellitus,Type 2
[同义词] Diabetes Mellitus,Type 2
[主题词] Diabetes Mellitus,Type II
[中文释义] 糖尿病,2型
[英文释义] A subclass of DIABETES MELLITUS that is not INSULIN-responsive or dependent (NIDDM). It is characterized initially by INSULIN RESISTANCE and HYPERINSULINEMIA; and eventually by GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE; HYPERGLYCEMIA; and overt diabetes. Type II diabetes mellitus is no longer considered a disease exclusively found in adults. Patients seldom develop KETOSIS but often exhibit OBESITY.