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Conditions in Depth
This page contains the basic information about Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus .
Return to the Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Main Condition Center
Expected Duration
Diabetes is a lifelong illness.
Aging and episodic illness can cause the body's insulin resistance to increase. As a result, additional treatment typically is required over time.
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Created: 4/27/2004 |
Last Modified: 8/21/2006
From Health A-Z, Harvard Health Publications. Copyright 2006 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Written permission is required to reproduce, in any manner, in whole or in part, the material contained herein. To make a reprint request, contact Harvard Health Publications. Used with permission of StayWell.
From Health A-Z, Harvard Health Publications. Copyright 2006 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Written permission is required to reproduce, in any manner, in whole or in part, the material contained herein. To make a reprint request, contact Harvard Health Publications. Used with permission of StayWell.