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Adult-onset Diabetes (Noun)

Meaning

Mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Adult-onset diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, often going undiagnosed until serious complications arise.
  • The doctor explained that adult-onset diabetes was a manageable condition, but it would require significant lifestyle changes to control.
  • After being diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes, Sarah made a conscious effort to eat healthier and exercise regularly to manage her condition.
  • Research has shown that adult-onset diabetes can be triggered by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, including obesity and physical inactivity.
  • The new medication was designed to help regulate blood sugar levels in people with adult-onset diabetes, reducing the need for insulin injections.

Synonyms

  • Non-insulin-dependent Diabetes
  • Ketosis-resistant Diabetes
  • Ketosis-resistant Diabetes Mellitus
  • Ketoacidosis-resistant Diabetes
  • Type II Diabetes
  • Mature-onset Diabetes
  • Non-insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus
  • Adult-onset Diabetes Mellitus
  • Ketoacidosis-resistant Diabetes Mellitus
  • NIDDM
  • Maturity-onset Diabetes Mellitus
  • Maturity-onset Diabetes

Hypernyms

  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • DM
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