Non-insulin-dependent diabetes
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| Non-insulin-dependent diabetes | |
|---|---|
| Term | Non-insulin-dependent diabetes |
| Short definition | a type of diabetes mellitus that occurs mainly in those over 40 who are overweight; it is usually treated with diet changes and drugs that increase production of insulin by the pancreas (also known as type II diabetes mellitus) |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Non-insulin-dependent diabetes (definition) a type of diabetes mellitus that occurs mainly in those over 40 who are overweight; it is usually treated with diet changes and drugs that increase production of insulin by the pancreas (also known as type II diabetes mellitus)
==Non-insulin-dependent diabetes (overview)==