a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst
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diabetes::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | polygenic disorder, polygenic disease |
| Has types | diabetes mellitus, dm, diabetes insipidus |
| Derivation | diabetic |
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New approaches are needed to assess the risk of diabetes-related kidney disease.
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It's also thought to lower the risk of heart disease, some cancers and diabetes.
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There are worldwide epidemics of obesity, diabetes, cancers, birth defects, etc.
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Robert Levinson suffers from diabetes and requires regular medication, she said.
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The research can uncover a susceptibility to cancer, heart disease, or diabetes.
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Smoking, diabetes, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes all exacerbate the risk.
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Barbara pinned the crash on a stroke caused by an underlying diabetes condition.
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It needs to be based on the type of medications you're taking for your diabetes.
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Another suggested that perhaps he doesn't understand or believe he has diabetes.
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- A polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst
- (diabetic) someone who has diabetes
- Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications. Acute complications include diabetic ketoacidosis and nonketotic hyperosmolar coma...
- Diabetes is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published since 1952 by the American Diabetes Association. A monthly publication, Diabetes publishes original research about the physiology and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus. ...
- The inability of the body to produce, or the inability to metabolize, the human hormone insulin; Diabetes insipidus, usually a disorder of the pituitary gland, leading to a form of type II diabetes
- A disease in which blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are above normal. Type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), is the most common form of diabetes.
- Diabetes is the most common disorder of the endocrine (hormone) system. Diabetes occurs when the body cannot regulate blood sugars.
- A disease in which the body is unable to utilize blood glucose because inadequate amounts of insulin are produced by the pancreas.
- A chronic disease associated with abnormally high levels of sugar in the blood. People with diabetes should avoid using nicotinic acid.
