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Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
For Diabetes Mellitus (DM) we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Cardiovascular Health and HIV and AIDs.
Diabetes Mellitus (Dm) (Cardiovascular Health) 
The inability of the body to produce or respond to insulin (which allows the body to use glucose/sugar) properly. The two major forms of the disease are juvenile (Type 1) and adult-onset (Type 2) diabetes. Diabetics have an increased risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
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Diabetes Mellitus (Dm) (HIV and AIDs)
A disorder of carbohydrate (sugar) metabolism characterized by elevated blood glucose (blood sugar) levels and glucose in the urine resulting from inadequate production or use of insulin (e.g. hyperglycemia).
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