Maturity-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
- Maturity-onset diabetes is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly those over the age of 45.
- The doctor explained to the patient that her maturity-onset diabetes was likely caused by a combination of her weight gain and family history.
- After being diagnosed with maturity-onset diabetes, John made significant changes to his diet and exercise routine to manage his condition.
- Researchers have found that certain genetic factors can increase a person's risk of developing maturity-onset diabetes later in life.
- With proper treatment and lifestyle modifications, many people with maturity-onset diabetes are able to lead active and healthy lives without relying on insulin injections.
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
- Adult-onset Diabetes Mellitus
- Ketoacidosis-resistant Diabetes Mellitus
- NIDDM
- Maturity-onset Diabetes Mellitus