Calendar Patients living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes are waiting more than two years before receiving a clinical diagnosis, according to UK researchers. The study, based on data from the UK Biobank of more than 200,000 people, revealed an average wait of 2.3 years before type 2 diabetes was diagnosed. “The results add to previous research suggesting population-level screening for type 2 diabetes could potentially identify many cases” Katie Young Being female, having a lower body mass index and lower blood sugar levels were factors found to be particularly associated with delayed diagnosis. According to the study authors, the findings build on preliminary data that suggested screening those aged 40-70 years would ensure a timely diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.