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Diabetes

Synonym(s)

  • diabetes mellitus
  • unspecified diabetes mellitus

Definition(s)

A disease in which the body does not properly control the amount of sugar in the blood. As a result, the level of sugar in the blood is too high. This disease occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or does not use it properly.

Definition from:  National Cancer Institute dictionaryThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference.

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Published: January 23, 2009