Previously, this was referred to as “non - insulin dependent ” or“ adult onset ” diabetes. However, these terms are imprecise, for up to 40 percent of those with Type 2 diabetes require insulin.
Agrāk to dēvēja par insulīnneatkarīgā tipa diabētu, taču šis nosaukums ir neprecīzs, jo 40 procentiem II tipa diabēta slimnieku ir jāinjicē insulīns.