Diabetes mellitus type 2

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]; Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3],Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [4]

Synonyms and keywords::DM, Diabetes

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical therapy

Life Style Modification

Pharmacotherapy

Glycemic Control

Surgical therapy

Surgery

Prevention

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Related Chapters

• List of terms associated with diabetes

External Links

• Diet, Nutrition and the prevention of chronic diseases (including diabetes) by a Joint WHO/FAO Expert consultation (2003)
• Centers for Disease Control Diabetes Section
• MedlinePlus Diabetes from the U.S. National Library of Medicine
• National Diabetes Education Program
• National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
• World Health Organization fact sheet on diabetes
• World Health Organization—The Diabetes Programme
• National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse