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Condition · ICD-10 E11

Type 2 diabetes

Chronic disease characterised by insulin resistance and hyperglycaemia. Affects 10% of Moroccan adults.

In Morocco — Over 2 million Moroccans according to the Ministry of Health (2024).

Main symptoms

  • •Excessive thirst and frequent urination
  • •Unexplained persistent fatigue
  • •Blurred vision
  • •Unintentional weight loss
  • •Slow wound healing
  • •Tingling in feet/hands

Risk factors

  • ⚠️ Family history
  • ⚠️ Overweight and obesity
  • ⚠️ Sedentary lifestyle
  • ⚠️ Unbalanced diet
  • ⚠️ Age > 45 years
  • ⚠️ Prior gestational diabetes
  • ⚠️ Hypertension and dyslipidaemia

Management and treatments

Lifestyle and dietary measures first (weight loss, physical activity, diet). Metformin as the reference treatment (20-50 MAD/month). If insufficient: sulphonylureas, gliptins, gliflozins, or insulin. As diabetes is a registered long-term condition (ALD), AMO insurance covers 70-80% of medications.

Prevention

Regular physical activity (150 min/week), balanced Mediterranean-style diet, healthy weight maintenance, annual screening after age 45.

Frequently asked questions

À partir de quel âge faut-il se faire dépister ?+
L'ANAM recommande un dépistage annuel à partir de 45 ans, ou plus tôt (35 ans) en présence de facteurs de risque.
Le diabète type 2 peut-il disparaître ?+
Une rémission est possible en cas de perte de poids significative ou après chirurgie bariatrique. La surveillance reste nécessaire à vie.
Combien coûte un traitement mensuel ?+
Entre 300 et 800 MAD pour le traitement combiné avec examens, largement remboursé par l'AMO.
Peut-on jeûner pendant le Ramadan ?+
Possible pour de nombreux patients stables, avec une consultation préalable pour adapter le traitement.

📖 Detailed article

To learn more about type 2 diabetes, read our cornerstone medically reviewed article.

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⚠️ Medical disclaimer. This sheet is informational. It does not replace a consultation with a healthcare professional. Cited sources: WHO, HAS, ANAM.

Need a medical opinion?

Consult a endocrinologue near you.

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