Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

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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.

Descriptor ID	D003924
MeSH Number(s)	C18.452.394.750.149 C19.246.300
Concept/Terms	Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Ketosis-Resistant Diabetes Mellitus, Ketosis Resistant Ketosis-Resistant Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Stable Stable Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Type II NIDDM Diabetes Mellitus, Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Maturity-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Maturity Onset Maturity-Onset Diabetes Mellitus Maturity Onset Diabetes Mellitus MODY Diabetes Mellitus, Slow-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Slow Onset Slow-Onset Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Maturity-Onset Diabetes Diabetes, Maturity-Onset Maturity Onset Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Adult-Onset Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Adult Onset

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Diseases [C]
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases [C18]
Metabolic Diseases [C18.452]
Glucose Metabolism Disorders [C18.452.394]
Diabetes Mellitus [C18.452.394.750]
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 [C18.452.394.750.149]
Endocrine System Diseases [C19]
Diabetes Mellitus [C19.246]
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 [C19.246.300]

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Diabetes Mellitus, Lipoatrophic

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Bar chart showing 525 publications over 30 distinct years, with a maximum of 42 publications in 2022

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1996	0	1	1
1997	1	0	1
1998	2	0	2
1999	1	0	1
2000	0	1	1
2002	4	1	5
2003	5	0	5
2004	8	6	14
2005	10	2	12
2006	9	2	11
2007	10	4	14
2008	13	2	15
2009	13	12	25
2010	15	2	17
2011	20	7	27
2012	15	5	20
2013	23	6	29
2014	16	4	20
2015	31	6	37
2016	19	8	27
2017	21	5	26
2018	18	5	23
2019	20	5	25
2020	28	3	31
2021	23	2	25
2022	41	1	42
2023	24	1	25
2024	20	5	25
2025	15	0	15
2026	3	1	4

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Joshi M, Kim K, Pickard AS, Sharp LK, Gerber BS, Touchette DR. Long-term cost-effectiveness of a mobile health intervention delivered by clinical pharmacists and community health workers for type 2 diabetes management in urban African American and Latinx populations. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2026 Apr 07; 83(8):423-435.

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Abdelmoez AM, Jollet M, Yu X, Rizo-Roca D, Marica AA, Ortiz de Zevallos J, Dollet L, Borg ML, Bj?rnholm M, Checa A, Olsson T, Otten J, Zierath JR, Krook A, Schwartz TW, Chibalin AV, Pillon NJ. Thromboxane signalling links immune activation to enhanced glucose uptake in skeletal muscle. Diabetologia. 2026 Jun; 69(6):1643-1658.

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Joshi M, Kim K, Pickard AS, Sharp LK, Gerber BS, Touchette DR. Mobile health intervention for type 2 diabetes management delivered by community health workers and clinical pharmacists: Intervention costs and healthcare resource utilization. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2026 Jan 27; 83(3):e116-e125.

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Peprah Osei E, Antwi EO, Ekpor E, Osei GY, Asante A, Dzotrah GE, Boakye MDS. Adolescents' experiences of living with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A scoping review. J Pediatr Nurs. 2026 Mar-Apr; 87:160-172.

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Lewin Z, Snow S, Lee JA, Wilkie G. Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists among Pregnancies with Pregestational Diabetes and Its Relationship with Congenital Malformations. Am J Perinatol. 2026 May; 43(7):984-988.

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Ramsey DJ, Makwana B, Dani SS, Patel M, Panchal K, Shah J, Khadke S, Kumar A, Patel T, Kosiborod MN, Fonarow GC, Ramsey KM, Nohria A, Butler J, Ganatra S. GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Sight-Threatening Ophthalmic Complications in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Aug 01; 8(8):e2526321.

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Chung C, Lee KN, Han K, Park J, Shin DW, Lee SW. Physical activity intensity and amount are inversely correlated with the risk of tuberculosis in patients with diabetes. Sci Rep. 2025 Jul 09; 15(1):24701.

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Sen I, Smith JAB, Caria E, Orlov I, Savikj M, Brady AJ, Lian K, Ellefsen S, Zierath JR, Krook A. Down-regulation of human-specific lncRNA TMEM9B-AS1 in skeletal muscle of people with type 2 diabetes affects ribosomal biogenesis. Sci Adv. 2025 Jul 11; 11(28):eads4371.

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Keller MJ, Brady AJ, Smith JAB, Savikj M, MacGregor K, Jollet M, ?berg SB, Nyl?n C, Bj?rnholm M, Rickenlund A, Carlsson M, Caidahl K, Krook A, Pillon NJ, Zierath JR, Wallberg-Henriksson H. Inflammatory markers and blood glucose are higher after morning vs afternoon exercise in type 2 diabetes. Diabetologia. 2025 Sep; 68(9):2023-2035.

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Yang Y, Jin Z, Zhou H, Li Y, Zhang W, Xiang Y, Wu D, Li C, Li F. Wearable ultrasound regulation of blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetic db/db mice. Ultrasonics. 2025 Nov; 155:107739.

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