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Type 2 diabetes
Alternative Names: Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; Diabetes - type 2 Symptoms: Often, people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms at all. If you do have symptoms, they may include: Increased thirst Increased urination Increased appetite Fatigue Blurred vision Frequent or slow-healing infections Erectile dysfunction Signs and tests: Text Continues Below Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed with the following blood tests: Fasting blood glucose level -- diabetes is diagnosed if higher than 126 mg/dL on 2 occasions. Random (non-fasting) blood glucose level -- diabetes is suspected if higher than 200 mg/dL and accompanied by the classic symptoms of increased thirst, urination, and fatigue (this test must be confirmed with a fasting blood glucose test). Oral glucose tolerance test -- diabetes is diagnosed if glucose level is higher than 200 mg/dL after 2 hours. References: Rao G. Insulin resistance syndrome. Am Fam Physician. 2001 Mar 15;63(6):1159-63, 1165-6. Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>