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May 22, 2013

Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) Glossary of Terms

The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) article.

Abdomen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Abdominal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Abdominal pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Abnormal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acidosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acromegaly: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acute: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Amputation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Analysis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anemia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Angina: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Angiotensin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Angiotensin converting enzyme: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Antibody: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Artificial pancreas: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Atherosclerosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Autoimmune: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Baseline: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Beta cell: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bladder: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blindness: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blood glucose: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blood sugar: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blurred vision: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Brain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cannula: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Carbohydrate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Carbohydrates: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cell: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Chronic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chronic pancreatitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Circulation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Claudication: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Clinical disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Coma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Complication: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Contraction: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cortisol: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cymbalta: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dehydration: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Depression: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diabetes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diabetes mellitus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diabetic eye disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Diabetic ketoacidosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diabetic nephropathy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diabetic neuropathy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diabetic retinopathy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diagnosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dialysis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diarrhea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dizziness: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Duloxetine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dysfunction: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Elavil: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Endep: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Enzyme: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Erectile dysfunction: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Essential: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Exogenous: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fasting: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fasting blood glucose: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fatigue: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Finger stick: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gangrene: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gastroparesis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Genetic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gestational diabetes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gland: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Glaucoma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Glucose: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Glucose tolerance test: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Growth hormone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Heart attack: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hemoglobin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hemoglobin A1C: See the definition from MedTerms.com

High blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

High blood sugar: See the definition from MedTerms.com

HIV: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hormone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hyperglycemia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hyperosmolar: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hypoglycemia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Immune: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Immune system: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Impaired glucose tolerance: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Impotence: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Incidence: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Indicate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Infection: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Inflammation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Inpatient: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Insulin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Insulin resistance: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Intensive care: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Intestine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ischemia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Juvenile: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ketoacidosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ketone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Kidney: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Laboratory: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Lancing device: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Laser: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Latent: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lens: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lethargy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Liver: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Low blood sugar: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Macrovascular: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Macrovascular disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Medic Alert: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Metabolic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Metabolism: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Microvascular: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Microvascular disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Mumps: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Muscle: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nausea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nephropathy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nerve: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Neuropathy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Non-insulin-dependent diabetes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Normal range: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Obesity: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Onset: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Oral glucose tolerance test: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Organ: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ovary: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Overweight: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pancreas: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Pancreatic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pancreatitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Penile: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Penis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pituitary: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pituitary gland: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Plasma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Polycystic ovary syndrome: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Precursor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pregnancy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pregnant: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prescription: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prevalence: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Progressive: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prospective: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Protein: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Proteins: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Random: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Receptor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Recurrence: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Recurrent: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Red blood cells: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Regimen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Resistance: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Retina: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Retinal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Retinal detachment: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Retinopathy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Risk factor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Seizure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Seizure disorders: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sensation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sensitivity: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Shock: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sibling: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sickle cell disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Small intestine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Steroid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stomach: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stress: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Syndrome: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Therapy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Trauma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Trigger: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tumor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Type 1 diabetes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Type 2 diabetes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Unconscious: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Urine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vessel: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Viral: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Viruses: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vital: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Weight loss: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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