diabetes mellitus
noun
diabetes mel·li·tus
-ˈme-lə-təs 
: a variable disorder of carbohydrate metabolism caused by a combination of hereditary and environmental factors and usually characterized by inadequate secretion or utilization of insulin, by excessive urine production, by excessive amounts of sugar in the blood and urine, and by thirst, hunger, and loss of weight compare type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes
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Her official cause of death was revealed on April 16, with the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirming to PEOPLE that the actress' sudden death was a result of complications of diabetes mellitus.
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Esther Kang, People.com, 7 May 2025
Weinstein’s health issues, which include chronic myeloid leukemia, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease and more, cannot be discussed as part of the trial, per a pre-trial ruling from Judge Farber.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
If there was suspicion of criminality, the medical examiner would have proceeded with an autopsy.
Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a chronic disease where a person's blood sugar levels are too high and the pancreas does not produce enough insulin.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
People with post-transplant diabetes mellitus survive an average of 4.2 years, compared with 6.1 years for liver transplant survivors without diabetes, this research found.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Esther Kang, People.com, 7 May 2025
Weinstein’s health issues, which include chronic myeloid leukemia, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease and more, cannot be discussed as part of the trial, per a pre-trial ruling from Judge Farber.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
If there was suspicion of criminality, the medical examiner would have proceeded with an autopsy.
Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a chronic disease where a person's blood sugar levels are too high and the pancreas does not produce enough insulin.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
People with post-transplant diabetes mellitus survive an average of 4.2 years, compared with 6.1 years for liver transplant survivors without diabetes, this research found.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Diabetes mellitus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diabetes%20mellitus. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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diabetes mellitus
noun
diabetes mel·li·tus
-ˈmel-ət-əs
: an abnormal bodily condition in which less than the normal amount of insulin is produced, greater than normal amounts of urine are produced, and large amounts of sugar are contained in the blood and urine and which is marked especially by thirst, hunger, and loss of weight
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diabetes mellitus
noun
diabetes mel·li·tus
-ˈmel-ət-əs
: a variable disorder of carbohydrate metabolism caused by a combination of hereditary and environmental factors and usually characterized by inadequate secretion or utilization of insulin, by excessive urine production, by excessive amounts of sugar in the blood and urine, and by thirst, hunger, and loss of weight see type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes
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