AUTOIMMUNE DIABETES
(noun)Definitions
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Autoimmune Diabetes.
Autoimmune Diabetes - as a noun
Severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic ketoacidosis; diet and insulin injections are required to control the disease
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
growth-onset diabetesiddminsulin-dependent diabetes mellitusjuvenile-onset diabetesjuvenile diabetesketoacidosis-prone diabetesketosis-prone diabetestype i diabetesExample Sentences
"Type 1 diabetes is a form of autoimmune diabetes that is diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood."
"The exact cause of autoimmune diabetes is still unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors."
"Patients with autoimmune diabetes often require daily insulin injections to regulate their blood sugar levels."
"In some cases, autoimmune diabetes can lead to complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention."
"Managing autoimmune diabetes involves monitoring blood sugar levels regularly, following a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and taking prescribed medications."
