Diabetic Reaction Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Diabetic Reaction article.
Blood sugar: Blood glucose. See also: High blood sugar; Low blood sugar. Breathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellComa: A state of deep, unarousable unconsciousness. A coma may occur as a result of head t... See the entire definition of ComaDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessFats: Plural of the word "fat". See the definition of fat. Glucose: The simple sugar that is the chief source of energy. Glucose is found in the bloo... See the entire definition of GlucoseHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHigh blood sugar: An elevated level of the sugar glucose in the blood. Also called hypergl... See the entire definition of High blood sugarHyperglycemia: A high blood sugar. An elevated level specifically of the sugar glucose in... See the entire definition of HyperglycemiaHypoglycemia: Low blood sugar (glucose). Hypoglycemia may be associated with symptoms such... See the entire definition of HypoglycemiaHypoglycemic: Relating to hypoglycemia, an abnormally low level of the sugar glucose in th... See the entire definition of HypoglycemicInsulin: A natural hormone made by the pancreas that controls the level of the sugar gluco... See the entire definition of InsulinLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of Liver
Low blood sugar: A low blood level of the sugar glucose. Also called hypoglycemia. Onset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetPulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery that results from beating of the heart. Pulse is... See the entire definition of PulseResistance: Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand something. For example, s... See the entire definition of ResistanceSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivitySubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Type 1 diabetes: See Diabetes, type 1. Type 2 diabetes: See Diabetes, type 2. Urine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of Urine
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