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| The term '''Diabetes''' can mean one of two diseases: | |||
| '''Diabetes''' is generally used synonymously to mean ''']'''. However, the condition means literally "passing too much urine". It comes from the Greek word meaning to 'pass over' or 'cross over'. There are two forms of diabetes, namely ] and ]. By far the most common form of diabetes is ]. Increased amounts of urination are common to all forms of diabetes. Frequency (of urination), nocturia and thirst are other common symptoms. | |||
| * the more common ] | |||
| * or the less common ] | |||
| If a person with diabetes is found ], a very likely cause is ] which is a ]. | |||
| See also: | |||
| * ] | |||
| == External links == | |||
| * http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/dictionary/ | |||
Revision as of 23:52, 22 September 2003
The term Diabetes can mean one of two diseases:
- the more common diabetes mellitus
- or the less common diabetes insipidus