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Maturity-Onset Diabetes.
Maturity-Onset Diabetes - as a noun
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adult-onset diabetesadult-onset diabetes mellitusketoacidosis-resistant diabetesketoacidosis-resistant diabetes mellitusketosis-resistant diabetesketosis-resistant diabetes mellitusmature-onset diabetesmaturity-onset diabetes mellitusniddmnon-insulin-dependent diabetesnon-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitustype ii diabetesExample Sentences
"People with maturity-onset diabetes may be able to manage their blood sugar levels through diet and exercise."
"The exact cause of maturity-onset diabetes is still not fully understood."
"Regular physical activity is important for individuals with maturity-onset diabetes."
"If left untreated, maturity-onset diabetes can lead to complications such as heart disease and kidney problems."
"Some risk factors for maturity-onset diabetes include obesity, family history of diabetes, and sedentary lifestyle."
