Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Glossary
Glossary - D
diabetes mellitus
Definition:
- diabetes mellitus - disease marked by high levels of sugar
in the blood and urine; disorder of carbohydrate metabolism
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deafness |
delirium
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delusions |
dementia
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depersonalization |
diabetes insipidus |
diabetes mellitus |
diplopia |
duodenal ulcer
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dyspnea |
dystonia |
Depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts have been reported to occur with increased frequency in patients receiving interferon compounds to treat multiple sclerosis, inc. Avonex, Betaseron and Rebif.
Life Expectancy
Life expectancy for people who have multiple sclerosis is growing longer with every passing year, particularly with the advancement of medical science, new drugs and better care and understanding of the disease.... Read More