one lozenge to be dissolved in the mouth, may be repeated every 2 hours as needed to a maximum daily dose of 300 mg (as expressed in number of dosage units (lozenges)).
IDDM may refer to: 1  Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, now known as Diabetes mellitus type 1, an autoimmune disease resulting in the destruction of insulin-producing cells. 2  The term Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus is still widely used in Japan. 3  Integrated Diver Display Mask, an item of scuba gear. Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, now known as Diabetes mellitus type 1, an autoimmune disease resulting in the destruction of insulin-producing cells.
may be either non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). This is also referred to as adult-onset diabetes, because it is usually found in adults over 45 who have a family history of diabetes, are overweight, do not exercise, and/or have high cholesterol levels.