Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition characterized by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency, leading to elevated blood glucose levels. It accounts for approximately 90-95% of all diabetes cases and is strongly associated with obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and genetic predisposition. Management involves lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise, weight management), oral medications, and sometimes insulin therapy to prevent complications including cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, neuropathy, and vision loss.