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Screening & Diagnosis > Type 2 Diabetes

Screening and Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes (formerly NIDDM) is the most common form of diabetes and is characterized by insulin resistance. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance, ß-cell dysfunction, and increased hepatic glucose production (HGP).