What is another word for adult-onset diabetes?
Pronunciation: [ˈadʌltˈɒnsɛt da͡ɪ͡əbˈiːtiːz] (IPA) 
Adult-onset diabetes, also known as type 2 diabetes, is a condition in which the body doesn't properly use insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. There are a few other terms that can be used interchangeably with adult-onset diabetes, including non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and mature-onset diabetes of the young. While the onset of this type of diabetes is typically later in life, there has been a rise in type 2 diabetes diagnoses in children and young adults due to lifestyle factors like poor diet and lack of exercise. Treatment for adult-onset diabetes usually involves lifestyle changes and medication to control blood sugar levels.
