non|in|su|lin-de|pend|ent diabetes mellitus

non|in|su|lin-de|pend|ent diabetes mellitus «non IHN suhlihn dih PEHN duhnt»,

the widespread form of diabetes occurring in adults usually after the age of 40: »

Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus refers to patients who may or may not use insulin for symptom control (Merck Manual).