adult-onset diabetes


Definition: Meaning of, adult-onset diabetes in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈadʌlt;əˈdʌlt ˈɒnsɛt dʌɪəˈbiːtiːz /

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  1. 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
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  • adult-onset diabetes mellitus (noun)
    1. 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
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