EMT Basic Certification Complete Practice Exam 2026

Type 2 diabetes is commonly referred to as "adult onset diabetes." This name arises from the fact that the condition typically develops in adulthood, although increasing numbers of children and adolescents are now being diagnosed due to rising obesity rates and lifestyle factors. The term is associated with the body's inability to use insulin effectively (insulin resistance) or insufficient insulin production, leading to high blood sugar levels.

The other terms do not accurately describe Type 2 diabetes. "Insulin-dependent diabetes" refers more to Type 1 diabetes, where the pancreas produces little to no insulin, requiring lifelong insulin therapy. "Juvenile diabetes" is also associated with Type 1 diabetes, highlighting its tendency to occur in children and young adults. "Gestational diabetes" specifically refers to elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy and typically resolves after childbirth, so it does not apply to the broader context of Type 2 diabetes.