Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most common and widely prevalent type of diabetes that accounts for about 90% of the cases reported globally. The disease is usually characterized by hyperglycemia and varying levels of resistance to insulin action and insulin deficiency. T2DM was previously known as ‘adult-onset diabetes’ as it was more prevalent among the adult population, but in recent times, the incidence has increased in children and adolescents as well. Various factors are known to contribute to the onset of the disease, including genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and age.
Diagnosis of T2DM is often tricky due to the increased overlap in clinical presentation between T1DM and T2DM. Thus, identification of the clinical characteristics of T2DM is particularly essential to keep the disease at bay. Here’s a short quiz to test your clinical knowledge about the…
