Definition

Noun: A chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) that develops gradually, typically in adulthood. It is a milder, non-insulin-dependent form of diabetes where the body retains some ability to produce insulin, making it resistant to developing ketosis (a state where the body burns fat for fuel, producing acidic ketones).

Usage

This is a medical term used primarily in clinical and scientific contexts to describe a specific type of diabetes. * The patient was diagnosed with ketosis-resistant diabetes mellitus, which will be managed primarily through dietary modifications. * Ketosis-resistant diabetes mellitus is often associated with obesity and insulin resistance.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in differential diagnosis to distinguish this condition from ketosis-prone diabetes (typically Type 1 diabetes), where the lack of insulin leads to a dangerous buildup of ketones.
• It is frequently classified under what is now more commonly termed Type 2 diabetes.

Variants and Related Words

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM): The modern, more common clinical term for this condition.
• Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM): An older synonym highlighting that insulin injections are not typically required for treatment.
• Adult-Onset Diabetes: A former descriptive term, now less preferred as Type 2 diabetes can occur in younger individuals.
• Ketosis-Prone Diabetes: A contrasting term for forms of diabetes (like Type 1) where diabetic ketoacidosis is a significant risk.

Synonyms

• Type 2 Diabetes
• Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM)

Related Phrases

• Insulin Resistance: A key underlying mechanism of this condition, where the body's cells do not respond effectively to insulin.
• Hyperglycemia: The state of high blood sugar characteristic of the disorder.
• Oral Hypoglycemic Agents: The class of medications (pills) often used to manage this form of diabetes.

Noun

1. 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