English-Chinese/Type 2 DM begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly

Type 2 DM begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly. As the disease progresses, a lack of insulin may also develop. This form was previously referred to as "non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" (NIDDM) or "adult-onset diabetes". The most common cause is a combination of excessive body weight and insufficient exercise.

2型糖尿病始于胰岛素抵抗，这是细胞无法正常应对胰岛素的情况. 随着疾病的进展，也可能出现胰岛素缺乏. 此形式以前称为“非胰岛素依赖性糖尿病”（NIDDM）或“成人发病型糖尿病”. 最常见的原因是体重过重和运动不足.