niddm
/nɪdəm/
noun
- A type of diabetes that usually begins in adulthood and is often linked to being overweight or not exercising enough; the body does not use insulin properly.
- Many people with niddm can manage it with exercise and healthy eating.
- Niddm is more common in adults over 40, but younger people can get it too.
- My doctor told me I have niddm and need to change my diet.