Glossary of Diabetes Related Terms Used on this Website

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Term Definition
Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT)

A condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but are not high enough to be classified as diabetes; a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Impotence

See Erectile Dysfunction
Influenza

See flu
Inject

To force a liquid into the body with a needle and syringe.
Insulin

A hormone that helps the body use blood glucose for energy. The beta cells of the pancreas make insulin. When people with diabetes can’t make enough insulin, they may have to inject it from another source.
Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes

A condition in which the body's immune system destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. insulin allows glucose to enter the cells of the body to provide energy. Persons with type 1 diabetes must take daily insulin injections.
Insulin-Resistance

Partial blocking of the effect of insulin.
Ketones

Chemical substances that the body makes when it doesn’t have enough insulin in the blood. When ketones build up in the body for a long time, serious illness or coma can result.
Kidneys

Twin organs found in the lower part of the back. The kidneys purify the blood of all waste and harmful material. They also control the level of some helpful chemical substances in the blood.
Laser Surgery

Surgery that uses a strong ray of special light, called a laser, to treat damaged parts of the body. Laser surgery can help treat some diabetic eye diseases.
LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)

A combined protein and fatlike substance. Rich in cholesterol, it tends to stick to the walls in the arteries. Sometimes called “bad cholesterol.”
Low Blood Glucose

A condition that occurs in people with diabetes when their blood glucose levels are too low. Symptoms include feeling anxious or confused, feeling numb in the arms and hands, and shaking or feeling dizzy.
Macrosomia

Term meaning "large body;" refers to a baby that is considered larger than normal; a condition that occurs when the mother's blood sugar levels have been higher than normal during the pregnancy; a preventable complication of gestational diabetes.
Meal Plan

A guide to help people get the proper amount of calories, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in their diet.
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