Definition

1. Noun:
   • A chronic metabolic disorder: "diabetes mellitus" is a medical condition characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.
   • Caused by insulin deficiency or resistance: It results from the body's inability to produce enough insulin or to use insulin effectively.
   • Characterized by specific symptoms: Key features include excessive thirst, frequent urination (polyuria), and increased hunger.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Managing diabetes mellitus requires careful monitoring of diet and blood sugar levels.
  • The doctor explained that her symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Diabetes mellitus is a major public health concern worldwide.

Advanced Usage

• "to be diagnosed with diabetes mellitus": to receive a formal medical confirmation of having the condition.
  • After the tests, he was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
• "complications of diabetes mellitus": health problems that can arise as a consequence of the disease.
  • Regular check-ups are essential to prevent complications of diabetes mellitus, such as nerve damage.

Variants and Related Words

• Diabetes (n): A common shortened form for "diabetes mellitus" in general medical usage.
  • When doctors say 'diabetes,' they usually mean 'diabetes mellitus.'
• Diabetic (adj/n): Relating to diabetes mellitus; a person who has diabetes mellitus.
  • Diabetic patients need to follow a specific meal plan.
• Type 1 diabetes mellitus (n): A form of the disease where the body produces little to no insulin.
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus (n): A form where the body doesn't use insulin properly (insulin resistance).

Synonyms

• Sugar diabetes: An informal, non-technical term.
• Hyperglycemia: Refers specifically to the state of high blood sugar, which is a hallmark of the condition.

Related Phrases

• "to manage/control diabetes mellitus": to take actions to keep the condition and its symptoms in check.
  • Exercise and medication help her control her diabetes mellitus.
• "risk factors for diabetes mellitus": conditions or habits that increase the likelihood of developing the disease.
  • Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Noun

1. diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria
   • when doctors say `diabetes' they usually mean `diabetes mellitus'