1. non-insulin-dependent_diabetes_mellitus

noun. mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin.

Rhymes with Lente Insulin

2. insulin-dependent_diabetes_mellitus

noun. severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic ketoacidosis; diet and insulin injections are required to control the disease.

3. non-insulin-dependent_diabetes

noun. mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin.

4. insulin

noun. ['ˈɪnsələn'] hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells.

Sentences with lente-insulin

1. Noun Phrase
Although Novolin L is no longer available, there are similar lente insulins still on the market, including Vetsulin for dogs.