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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

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Definition

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease marked by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.

Symptoms

Often, people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms at all. If you do have symptoms, they may include:

Blurred vision
Erectile dysfunction
Fatigue
Frequent or slow-healing infections
Increased appetite
Increased thirst
Increased urination

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Dry Mouth
Dry mouth, known medically as xerostomia, is the abnormal reduction of saliva due to medication, disease, or medical therapy. More »
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Increased Appetite
Increased appetite means you have an excess desire for food. More »
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Excessive Thirst
Excessive thirst is an abnormal feeling of always needing to drink fluids. More »
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