Type 2 diabetes mellitus

**Definition:** Diabetes mellitus type 2 (formerly noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disorder that is characterised by high blood glucose in the context of insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency.

**Inclusions:** - non-insulin-dependent diabetes of the young

**Exclusions:** - Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy - Diabetes mellitus, other specified type - Idiopathic Type 1 diabetes mellitus