Type 2 diabetes
Table:
Type 2 diabetes
Other names	Diabetes mellitus type 2;
adult-onset diabetes;[1]
noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)

Universal blue circle symbol for diabetes[2]
Pronunciation

/daɪəbiːtəs/

Specialty	Endocrinology
Symptoms	Increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, increased hunger[3]
Complications	Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, diabetic ketoacidosis, heart disease, strokes, diabetic retinopathy, kidney failure, amputations[1][4][5]
Usual onset	Middle or older age[6]
Duration	Long term[6]
Causes	Obesity, lack of exercise, genetics[1][6]
Diagnostic method	Blood test[3]
Prevention	Maintaining normal weight, exercising, eating properly[1]
Treatment	Dietary changes, metformin, insulin, bariatric surgery[1][7][8][9]
Prognosis	10 year shorter life expectancy[10]
Frequency	392 million (2015)[11]

Using the given table, identify if the claim is entailed, neutral, or refuted. Give your final answer in JSON format {"answer": "YOUR ANSWER"}.

Claim: Type 2 diabetes is a treatable disease that affects mostly older adults.

answer: entailed