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LLancetA spring-loaded device used to prick the skin with a small needle to obtain a drop of blood for glucose monitoring Laser Surgery TreatmentA type of therapy that uses a strong beam of light to seal blood vessels in the retina of the eye This treatment can be used in some forms of diabetic retinopathy The beam of light is called a laser Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol- LDL Cholesterol kuh-LESS-tuh-rawl LIP-oh-PRO-teen A fat found in the blood that takes cholesterol around the body to where it is needed for cell repair and also deposits it on the inside of artery walls Sometimes it is referred to as the bad cholesterol Lipid- LIP-id Another way of saying fat found in the body Lipids can be broken down by the body and used for energy Lipid ProfileA blood test that measures total cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol LDL cholesterol is the calculated from the results A lipid is one measure of a persons risk of cardiovascular disease Lispro Insulin- LYZ-proh Rapid-acting insulin On average, lispro insulin starts to lower blood glucose within 5 minutes after injection It has its strongest effect 30 minutes to 1 hour
after injection but keeps working for 3 hours after injection
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Long-Acting InsulinA type of insulin that starts to lower blood glucose within 4 to 6 hours after injection and has its strongest effect 10 to 18 hours after injection
MMacrovascular Disease- mack-roh-VASK-yoo-ler Disease of the large blood vessels, such as those found in the heart Lipids and blood clots build up in the large blood vessels and can cause atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease Meglitinide- meh-GLIH-tin-ide A class of oral medicine for Type 2 diabetes that lowers blood glucose by helping the pancreas make more insulin right after meals Generic name: repaglinide Metabolic SyndromeThe tendency of several conditions to occur together, including obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes or pre diabetes, hypertension and high lipids MetabolismThe term for the way cells chemically change food so that it can be used to store or use energy and makes the proteins, fats and sugars needed by the body Microalbumin- MY-kro-al-BYOO-min Smack amounts of the protein called albumin in the urine detectable with a special lab test Microalbuminuria-
MY-kro-al-BYOO-min-you-ee-ah The presence of small amounts of albumin, a protein, in the urine Microalbuminuria is an early sign of kidney damage, or nephropathy, a common and serious complication of diabetes The ADA recommends that people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes be tested for microalbuminuria at the time they are diagnosed and every year thereafter; people with Type 1 diabetes should be tested 5 years after diagnosis and every year thereafter Microalbuminuria is usually managed by improving blood glucose control, reducing blood pressure and modifying the diet Microvascular Disease- MY-kro-VASK-yoo-ler Term used to describe disease of the smallest blood vessels, such as those found in the eyes, nerves and kidneys The walls of the vessels become abnormally thick but weak Then they can bleed, leak protein and slow the flow of blood to the cells
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Miglitol MIG-lih-tallAn oral medicine used to treat Type 2 diabetes It blocks the enzymes that digest starches in food The result is a slower and lower rise in blood glucose throughout the day, especially right after meals This drug belongs to the class of medicines called alpha-glucosidase inhibitors Brand name: Glyset
Mixed DoseA combination of two types of insulin in one injection Usually a rapid or shortacting insulin is combined with a longer acting insulin such as NPH insulin to provide both short term and long-term control of blood glucose levels MonofilamentA short piece of nylon, like a hairbrush bristle, mounted on a wand To check sensitivity of the nerves in the foot, doctor touches the filament to the bottom of the foot Myocardial Infarction- my-oh-AR-dee-uh-in-FARK-shun An interruption in the blood supply to the heart because of narrowed or blocked blood vessels Also called a heart attack
NNateglinide- neh-THE-glin-ide An oral medicine used to treat Type 2 diabetes It lowers blood glucose levels by helping the pancreas make more insulin right after meals This drug belongs to the class of medicines called D-phenylalanine derivatives Brand name: Starlix Nephropathy- neh-FROP-uh-theee Disease of the kidneys Hyperglycemia and hypertension can damage the kidneys glomeruli When the kidneys are damaged, protein leaks out of the kidneys into the urine Damaged kidneys can no longer remove waste and extra fluids from the bloodstream Nephrologist- A doctor who treats people who have kidney
disease Nerve Conduction StudiesTests used to measure for nerve damage; one way to diagnose is neuropathy Neurologist- ne-RAH-luh-just A doctor who specializes in problems of the nervous system, such as neuropathy Neuropathy- ne-ROP-uh-thee Disease of the nervous system There are three major forms in people with diabetes : peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy and mononeuropathy The most common form is peripheral neuropathy, which affects mainly the legs and feet
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Non-insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus- NIDDM Former term for Type 2 diabetes Nutritionist- noo-TRIH-shuh-nist A person with training in nutrition; may or may not have specialized training and qualifications
OObesityA condition in which a greater than normal amount of fat is in the body; more severe than overweight; having a body mass index of 30 or more Ophthalmologist- AHF-thal-MAH-luh-jist A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats all eye diseases and eye disorders Ophthalmologists can also prescribe glasses and contact lenses Oral Glucose Tolerance Test- OGTT A test to diagnose pre-diabetes and diabetes The oral glucose tolerance test is given by a health care professional after an overnight
fast A blood sample is taken, then the patient drinks a high-glucose beverage Blood samples are taken at intervals for 2 to 3 hours Test results are compared with a standard and show how the body uses glucose over time Oral Hypoglycemic Agents- hy-po-gly-SEE-mik Medicines taken by mouth by people with Type 2 diabetes to keep blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible Classes of oral hypoglycemic agents are alphaglucosidase inhibitors, biguanides, D-phenylalanine derivatives, meglitinides, sulfonylureas, and thiazolidinediones OverweightAn above-normal body weight; having a body mass index of 25 to 299
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Source:upstate.edu
