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Maturity-Onset Diabetes Mellitus.
Maturity-Onset Diabetes Mellitus - 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 diabetesniddmnon-insulin-dependent diabetesnon-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitustype ii diabetesExample Sentences
"Obesity and lack of physical activity are risk factors for maturity-onset diabetes mellitus."
"People with maturity-onset diabetes mellitus often require medication to manage their blood sugar levels."
"A healthy diet and regular exercise can help prevent maturity-onset diabetes mellitus."
"Genetic factors can contribute to the development of maturity-onset diabetes mellitus."
"The prevalence of maturity-onset diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide."
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
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