What is diabetes type 2?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterized by insulin resistance or desensitization and increased blood glucose (sugar) levels. It is a chronic disease that can develop gradually over time and can be linked to both environmental factors and heredity.
How do members experience diabetes type 2?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with diabetes type 2*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for diabetes type 2*
*Data from patients with diabetes type 2, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with diabetes type 2*
*Data from patients with diabetes type 2, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has diabetes type 2 on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 20 | |
| 20s | 221 | |
| 30s | 1,029 | |
| 40s | 2,842 | |
| 50s | 8,572 | |
| 60s | 14,544 | |
| 70+ | 12,682 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 14,139 | |
| Female | 25,730 |
Talk to people with diabetes type 2
43,705
43K+
members say they have this condition