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.
Adult-onset diabetes: A termfor type 2 diabetes that is no longer used, because this type of diabetes is now commonly seen in children; non-insulin dependent diabetes is also considered an incorrect phrase in describing type 2 diabetes, because patients with this type of diabetes may at some point require insulin.