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Mature-Onset Diabetes.
Mature-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 mellitusmaturity-onset diabetesmaturity-onset diabetes mellitusniddmnon-insulin-dependent diabetesnon-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitustype ii diabetesExample Sentences
"The risk of developing mature-onset diabetes increases with age."
"Regular exercise can help reduce the risk of mature-onset diabetes."
"Hereditary factors can contribute to the development of mature-onset diabetes."
"Lifestyle choices such as unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity can increase the likelihood of mature-onset diabetes."
"Symptoms of mature-onset diabetes may include frequent urination and increased thirst."
