title: Type II non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
abstract: Type II non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) occurs predominantly in adults, especially in those individuals over age 30. This disease was formerly called maturity-onset or adult-onset diabetes. A subclass of NIDDM was devised, however, for those families in which children, adolescents, or young adults develop what is referred to as maturity-onset diabetes of the young. This article reviews issues related to treatment modalities for those with type II NIDDM, including dietary management, physical activity, and pharmacologic therapy.
authors.affiliation: Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT.
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Melkus
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D003927:Diet, Diabetic; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015431:Weight Loss
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents