Adult-onset Diabetes Mellitus (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 mellitus is often associated with obesity and a sedentary lifestyle, making it a growing concern for public health officials.
- The doctor explained to the patient that she had developed adult-onset diabetes mellitus due to a combination of factors, including her diet and lack of exercise.
- Researchers have found that adult-onset diabetes mellitus can be managed effectively through a combination of diet, exercise, and medication.
- After being diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes mellitus, John made significant changes to his lifestyle, including a healthier diet and regular exercise routine.
- Adult-onset diabetes mellitus is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and it can often be controlled through lifestyle changes and medication.
Synonyms
- Non-insulin-dependent Diabetes
- Ketosis-resistant Diabetes
- Adult-onset Diabetes
- Ketosis-resistant Diabetes Mellitus
- Ketoacidosis-resistant Diabetes
- Type II Diabetes
- Mature-onset Diabetes
- Non-insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus
- Ketoacidosis-resistant Diabetes Mellitus
- NIDDM
- Maturity-onset Diabetes Mellitus
- Maturity-onset Diabetes