US Medical Term · conditions
Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes tipo 2
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Type 2 Diabetes |
| Spanish (Español) | Diabetes tipo 2 |
| Chinese (中文) | 第二型糖尿病 |
| Korean (한국어) | 제2형 당뇨병 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Bệnh tiểu đường loại 2 |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Type 2 na Diyabetes |
| Portuguese (Português) | Diabetes tipo 2 |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | เบาหวานชนิดที่ 2 |
| Japanese (日本語) | 2型糖尿病 |
What it means
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body does not use insulin properly, causing blood sugar levels to rise too high. Insulin is a hormone that helps move sugar from your blood into your cells for energy. Over time, high blood sugar damages nerves, kidneys, eyes, and blood vessels. Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision. Risk factors include excess weight, physical inactivity, and family history. Treatment includes healthy eating, regular exercise, blood sugar monitoring, and medications or insulin therapy.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have type 2 diabetes and my blood sugar has been running higher than my target range.
Tengo diabetes tipo 2 y mi azúcar en sangre ha estado más alta de lo normal.
I need a referral to a diabetes educator to help me manage my condition.
Necesito una derivación a un educador en diabetes para ayudarme a controlar mi enfermedad.
Will my insurance cover a continuous glucose monitor for my type 2 diabetes?
¿Mi seguro cubre un monitor continuo de glucosa para mi diabetes tipo 2?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
E11 Type 2 diabetes mellitusRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026