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Thiazolidinediones
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A type of oral medication for type 2 diabetes.
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Triglycerides
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Lipids that are produced from the break down of dietary fats and a form in which fats are stored in the body.
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
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A type of diabetes mellitus where the insulin-secreting capacity of pancreatic beta-cells is completely ruined. It is characterized by a rapid onset and generally occurs before middle age. The condition also is known as insulin-independent diabetes mellitus.
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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This is the most common type of diabetes. It usually develops later in life, is associated with obesity, and is characterized by a combination of insulin resistance and beta-cell dysfunction. It also is known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
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Therapy
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The treatment of a disease.