The abbreviation NIDDM means the same as ________

A) type 2 diabetes mellitus
B) non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
C) adult-onset diabetes mellitus
D) all of the above


D
Explanation: A) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.
B) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.
C) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.
D) Correct! Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is also called type 2 diabetes mellitus and adult-onset diabetes mellitus.

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