What is another word for Maturity Onset Diabetes Mellitus?
Pronunciation: [mət͡ʃˈʊ͡əɹɪti ˈɒnsɛt da͡ɪ͡əbˈiːtiːz mˈɛlɪtəs] (IPA) 
Maturity Onset Diabetes Mellitus, commonly known as Type 2 Diabetes, can also be referred to as Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), Adult-onset diabetes, and Late-onset diabetes. NIDDM describes the non-insulin deficiencies and resultant hyperglycemia of type 2 diabetes, Adult-onset diabetes refers to the age group that typically develops this form of diabetes, and Late-onset diabetes refers to the age of onset being later in life than other types. Other synonyms for Maturity Onset Diabetes Mellitus include Ketosis-resistant diabetes, Stable diabetes, Stable-onset diabetes, Adult-type diabetes, and Non-ketotic Hyperglycemia, all of which emphasize different characteristics of this chronic condition. Regardless of the term used, the diagnosis and management of Type 2 Diabetes requires careful monitoring and attention to optimize health outcomes and prevent complications.
