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.

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What is it like to have Diabetes Type 2?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Duloxetine, Citalopram, Bupropion
Modafinil, Naps, Handicap/Disability Parking Permit
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol, Gabapentin
Zolpidem, Trazodone, Amitriptyline
Hot Water Bottle, Water, Multivitamins
Glasses / contacts, Eyeglasses, Prism Glasses
Oxybutynin, No treatments, Cranberry Juice
Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Lorazepam

What do patients take to treat Diabetes Type 2 and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
(Diaformin, PMS-Metformin, Glycon, Diabex)
202
(Lantus SoloStar, Lantus OptiClik Cartridge, Lantus)
44
16
(Actos)
13
(Glucotrol, Glipizide XL, Glipizide ER)
11
(Januvia)
11
(Glynase PresTab, Glucovance, Euglukon)
10
(Amaryl)
10
(Levemir FlexPen, Levemir)
9
(Novolog, NovoLog FlexPen, NovoRapid, NovoRapid Flexpen)
7
(Byetta)
7
(Janumet XR, Janumet)
6
(Apo-Gliclazide)
4

These charts show data from Diabetes Type 2 patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Diabetes Type 2 at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
63% Females
37% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 103
20-29 years 404
30-39 years 722
40-49 years 1,001
50-59 years 603
60-69 years 131
70+ years 17
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Not Diagnosed 116
Diagnosed 4,531

These charts show data from Diabetes Type 2 patients who have completed their condition history