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iddm

/ˌaɪ.diː.diːˈem/

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noun

C1formalcommonmedicalabbreviation/ˌaɪ.diː.diːˈem/

uncountable · proper noun

A medical abbreviation for a severe form of diabetes mellitus that typically begins early in life, characterized by symptoms such as excessive urination, thirst, increased appetite, weight loss, and episodes of ketoacidosis, requiring dietary management and insulin therapy.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинская аббревиатура для тяжелой формы сахарного диабета, которая обычно начинается в раннем возрасте и характеризуется такими симптомами, как чрезмерное мочеиспускание, жажда, повышенный аппетит, потеря веса и эпизоды кетоацидоза, требующая диетического контроля и инсулинотерапии.
  1. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus C1 formal medical

    A severe form of diabetes that usually begins in childhood or early adulthood, characterized by excessive thirst, frequent urination, increased appetite, weight loss, and periodic episodes of ketoacidosis, requiring insulin injections and diet control for management.

    • The doctor diagnosed the child with IDDM after noticing symptoms of polyuria and weight loss.
    • Patients with IDDM must monitor their blood sugar levels and administer insulin daily.
    • Untreated IDDM can lead to life-threatening ketoacidosis.
    • Research has greatly improved the quality of life for people living with IDDM.

    🇷🇺Инсулинозависимый сахарный диабет

    Synonyms: juvenile diabetes