In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced is not utilized. For Type 2 Diabetes People who are over the age of 45, and those with a family history of diabetes are at increased risk. About half of those diagnosed with diabetes are over age 55, More than 18 percent of persons 65 and older have diabetes. It should be kept in mind that people with type 2 diabetes often have no symptoms, and that this can keep them from being screened for the disease. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes may develop gradually and may not be noticed easily.
Blood tests used include the fasting blood glucose test or oral glucose tolerance test.