diabetes mellitus type 2
Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood due to insulin resistance or insufficient insulin production by the pancreas. It is commonly associated with lifestyle factors such as obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.
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