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Niddm (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

  • Her grandmother was diagnosed with NIDDM, and with some lifestyle adjustments, her blood sugar levels stabilized over time.
  • Many individuals who have NIDDM do not realize they have it, as symptoms often do not become apparent until later stages of the condition.
  • With diet, exercise, and hypoglycemic medications, individuals with NIDDM can usually control the disease effectively without the need for insulin.
  • Women often develop NIDDM following menopause due to a decline in the body's insulin sensitivity during this time.
  • Compared to insulin-dependent diabetes, NIDDM often develops more gradually, with noticeable symptoms becoming apparent only over a longer period of time.

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
  • Maturity-onset Diabetes Mellitus
  • Maturity-onset Diabetes

Hypernyms

  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • DM
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