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Definition of Unstable diabetes

Unstable diabetes: A type of diabetes when a person's blood glucose (sugar) level often swings quickly from high to low and from low to high. Also called "brittle diabetes" or "labile diabetes."

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=18386
Last Editorial Review: 9/9/2001 2:16:00 PM

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