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.
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus or IDDM is an out-moded phrase meaning Type 1 Diabetes. Make your life easier by avoiding this term and use Type 1 Diabetes instead.The term is out of date because nowadays there is an increasing number of Type 2 patients who find they need to start to use insulin.nsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus or IDDM is an out-moded phrase meaning Type 1 Diabetes. Make your life easier by avoiding this term and use Type 1 Diabetes instead.