Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
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 diabetes
- adult-onset diabetes mellitus
- ketoacidosis-resistant diabetes
- ketoacidosis-resistant diabetes mellitus
- ketosis-resistant diabetes
- ketosis-resistant diabetes mellitus
- mature-onset diabetes
- maturity-onset diabetes mellitus
- niddm
- non-insulin-dependent diabetes
- non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
- type ii diabetes
Example 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."
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
- matures
- maturest
- maturing
- maturities
- maturity
- Maturity-Onset Diabetes
- matutinal
- matutinally
- matutine
- matweed
- matweeds
