NIDDM

Introduction: NIDDM

Description of NIDDM

NIDDM (medical condition): Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes, typically affecting over-40's adults, whereas Type 1 diabetes is the ...more

NIDDM: See also:

Type 2 diabetes:
  »Introduction: Type 2 diabetes
  »Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes
  »Causes of Type 2 diabetes
  »Treatments for Type 2 diabetes

NIDDM: A subclass of DIABETES MELLITUS that is not INSULIN-responsive or dependent (NIDDM). It is characterized initially by INSULIN RESISTANCE and HYPERINSULINEMIA; and eventually by GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE; HYPERGLYCEMIA; and overt diabetes. Type II diabetes mellitus is no longer considered a disease exclusively found in adults. Patients seldom develop KETOSIS but often exhibit OBESITY.
Source: Diseases Database

NIDDM: Related Topics

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• Insulin
• Diabetes (212 causes)
• Diabetes symptoms

NIDDM as a Disease

NIDDM: Another name for Type 2 diabetes (or close medical condition association).
  »Introduction: Type 2 diabetes
  »Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes
  »Causes of Type 2 diabetes
  »Treatments for Type 2 diabetes

NIDDM: Related Diseases

NIDDM: NIDDM is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:

• Diabetes
• Pancreas conditions
• Under-diagnosed conditions
• Diabetes-like conditions
• Endocrine system conditions

Causes of NIDDM

Some of the causes of NIDDM are included in the list below:

• Metabolic syndrome - a syndrome with 4 key features (diabetes, hypertension, obesity/overweight, and high cholesterol).
• Hemochromatosis - iron overload causes pancreas damage that can mimic Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
• Chronic pancreatitis - pancreas damage that can mimic diabetes.
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - ovary cysts inhibit natural female hormones causing insulin resistance
• Cystic fibrosis

See full list of 9 causes of NIDDM (Type 2 diabetes)

Symptoms of NIDDM (Type 2 diabetes)

Some of the symptoms of NIDDM incude:

• No early symptoms - many people have Type 2 diabetes without knowing it
• Early mild symptoms - from moderate blood sugars (which are still dangerous and lead to serious complications):
  • Skin rashes
  • Skin infections
  • Athlete's foot

See full list of 63 symptoms of NIDDM (Type 2 diabetes)

Treatments for NIDDM (Type 2 diabetes)

Treatments for NIDDM (Type 2 diabetes) include:

• Weight loss
• Exercise
• Diet changes
• Home blood glucose testing
• Oral medication

See full list of 9 treatments for NIDDM

Treatment of NIDDM: For more treatment information about NIDDM, see treatment of Type 2 diabetes (NIDDM)

NIDDM: Article Excerpts about Type 2 diabetes

Diabetes Overview: NIDDK (Excerpt)

The most common form of diabetes is type 2 diabetes. About 90 to 95 percent of people with diabetes have type 2, and one-third of... (Source: excerpt from Diabetes Overview: NIDDK)

Am I at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: NIDDK (Excerpt)

Type 2 diabetes, formerly called adult-onset diabetes or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is the most... (Source: excerpt from Am I at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: NIDDK)

NIDDM as a Symptom

NIDDM (symptom): Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus...more »

NIDDM (symptom): See NIDDM (symptom information).

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NIDDM: Related Disease Topics

These medical disease topics may be related to NIDDM:

• obesity
• hypertension
• syndrome X
• oral hypoglycaemic agents
• diabetic coma
• hypoglycaemia
• diabetic ulcer
• diabetic foot
• oral thrush

Terms associated with NIDDM:

Terms Similar to NIDDM:

• Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
• Diabetes mellitus type 2

Source: Diseases Database

For a description of NIDDM, see:

• noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Source: CRISP

External links related to: NIDDM

• Diabetic Retinopathy Referral Guidelines
• eMedicine - Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 : Article by William L Isley, MD
• Insulin monotherapy versus combinations of insulin with oral hypoglycaemic agents in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (Cochrane Review)
• Self-monitoring of blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes who are not using insulin (Cochrane Review)
• eMedicine - Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - A Review : Article by Scott R Votey, MD
• Protein restriction for diabetic renal disease (Cochrane Review)
• diabetes mellitus - General Practice Notebook
• eMedicine - Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Coma : Article by Mark Sagarin, MD
• Glycaemic index
• riskscore.org.uk
• The Physics Diet
• Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors in normotensive diabetic patients with microalbuminuria (Cochrane Review)
• Pharmacotherapy for weight loss in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (Cochrane Review)
• Dietary advice for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults (Cochrane Review)
• eMedicine - Glucose Intolerance : Article by Samuel T Olatunbosun, MD
• Debridement of diabetic foot ulcers (Cochrane Review)
• OMIM - DIABETES MELLITUS, NONINSULIN-DEPENDENT; NIDDM
• Diabetes (type 2) - glitazones (review) (No. 63)

Source: Diseases Database

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