| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose |
A way for people with diabetes to find out how much glucose is in their blood. A drop of blood from the fingertip is placed on a special coated strip of paper that “reads” (often through an electronic meter) the amount of glucose in the blood. |
| Stroke |
Damage to a part of the brain that happens when the blood vessels supplying that part are blocked, such as when the blood vessels are clogged with fats (a condition sometimes called hardening of the arteries). |
| Support Group |
A group of people who share a similar problem or concern. The people in the group help one another by sharing experiences, knowledge, and information. |