Broad. Pre WW II slang for an independent, assertive/aggressive woman. Usually in show business, a broad is a singer, dancer, actor or business-woman who sings loud, parties hard and is often abrasive, sarcastic and in-your-face.
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), also known as type 1 diabetes, usually starts before 15 years of age, but can occur in adults also. Diabetes involves the pancreas gland, which is located behind the stomach (Picture 1). The special cells (beta cells) of the pancreas produce a hormone called insulin.
1 This form was previously referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile diabetes. 2  The cause is unknown. 3  Type 2 DM begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly. 4  As the disease progresses a lack of insulin may also develop. Type 1 DM results from the pancreas' failure to produce enough insulin. 2  This form was previously referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile diabetes. 3  The cause is unknown.