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  Diabetes Dictionary A-E
A disease of the pituitary gland or kidney, not diabetes mellitus.
Diabetes insipidus is often called "water diabetes" to set it apart from "sugar diabetes." The cause and treatment are not the same as for diabetes mellitus.
Diabetes occurs when the body cannot make use of the glucose in the blood for energy because either the pancreas is not able to make enough insulin or the insulin that is available is not effective.
www.personalhealthzone.com /disease/diabetes/diabetesdictionaryae.html   (4563 words)

  
 Diabetes Dictionary
a treatment for diabetes in which blood glucose is kept as close to normal as possible through frequent injections or use of an insulin pump; meal planning; adjustment of medicines; and exercise based on blood glucose test results and frequent contact with a person's health care team.
The person with diabetes designs his or her own self-management treatment plan in consultation with a variety of health care professionals such as doctors, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and others.
a diabetes treatment approach in which medical care is provided by a team of health care professionals including a doctor, a dietitian, a nurse, a diabetes educator, and others.
www.healthmobius.com /lib/tools/R104_W1.asp   (8159 words)

  
 Diabetes Dictionary for definitions of diabetic words and diabetic phrases
This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about diabetes.
Diabetes And More, information on Diabetes and diabetes research done on this Site is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice by your own physician or other medical professional.
Diabetic information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
www.diabetesandmore.com /dmDiabetesDictionaryEng.aspx   (8315 words)

  
 Diabetes Dictionary: A - E   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
a condition of the shoulder associated with diabetes that results in pain and loss of the ability to move the shoulder in all directions.
a condition associated with diabetes in which the fingers and the palm of the hand thicken and shorten, causing the fingers to curve inward.
The NDIC is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.
diabetes.niddk.nih.gov /dm/pubs/dictionary/A-E.htm   (2760 words)

  
 lifeclinic.com - Diabetes
Diabetes results when the body cannot use blood glucose as energy because of having too little insulin or being unable to use insulin.
Type I diabetes most often occurs in people younger than age 30 and must be controlled with daily insulin injections.
Type II diabetes most often occurs in people older than age 40 and can often be controlled through meal plans and physical activity plans.
www.lifeclinic.com /focus/diabetes/dictionary.asp   (2110 words)

  
 Diabetes Monitor - diabetes dictionary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy may be related to too much sorbitol in the cells of the eyes and nerves.
Diabetes is a systemic disease because it involves many parts of the body such as the pancreas, eyes, kidneys, heart, and nerves.
In people with diabetes, this infection may be caused by high levels of glucose (sugar) in mouth fluids, which helps the growth of fungus that causes the infection.
www.diabetesmonitor.com /dictionary/dm_dictionary.html   (12312 words)

  
 Diabetes India - Diabetes Dictionary 'I'
insulin-dependent diabetes, although it is occasionally recommended for people with other forms of diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes produce enough insulin, but their bodies do not respond to the action of insulin.
A form of treatment for insulin-dependent diabetes in which the main objective is to keep blood glucose (sugar) levels as close to the normal range as possible.
www.diabetesindia.com /diabetes/diabetes_idict.htm   (1596 words)

  
 Diabetes Dictionary
People with diabetes may be at increased risk for gangrene due to nerve damage in the legs and feet, which may require amputation.
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY is a disease in which the small blood vessels (capillaries) in the back of the eye (retina) may bleed or form new vessels.
DIABETES is a condition in which the body either cannot produce insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.
www.diabetes.ca /Section_About/dictionary.asp   (2479 words)

  
 Diabetes Portal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Diabetes Portal and its dedicated team of volunteers and staff have helped thousands of people during the past ten years.
After my recovery I was determined that I would help others living with diabetes to get information about treatment options, to derive hope from advances in cure-focused treatments and research, and to advocate for more funding to cure diabetes.
I have made many good friends through Diabetes Portal … from people who share my experiences with diabetes, to parents of children with diabetes, to transplant surgeons, and brilliant scientists devoted to curing this disease.
www.diabetesportal.com   (210 words)

  
 children with DIABETES - Diabetes Dictionary: A
A group of compounds that may have a role in diabetes complications such as retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy, and vascular disease.
Clinical studies are currently in progress to determine whether they also have a role in the management of heart failure and in the prevention and management of diabetic kidney disease Also called AII Receptor Antagonists.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease because the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells.
www.childrenwithdiabetes.com /dictionary/a.htm   (1363 words)

  
 Diabetes Dictionary, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
The Diabetes Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center provides this dictionary to help you understand words you may hear during your child's evaluation and treatment.
It is adapted from the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC), a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
Diabetes self-management education programs that are approved by the American Diabetes Association.
www.cincinnatichildrens.org /svc/alpha/d/diabetes/dictionary.htm   (2379 words)

  
 Diabetes Dictionary - For Pets, Canines and Felines with Diabetes Mellitus
Bob feels they are old age cataracts and not related to her diabetes though she is not a candidate for any kind of elective surgery due to congestive heart failure and her asthma.
Diabetic Coma: A severe emergency when a pet or person is not conscious because the blood glucose (sugar) is too low or too high.
Pets with untreated or undiagnosed diabetes are thirsty and have to urinate often because glucose builds to a high level in the bloodstream and the kidneys are working hard to flush out the extra amount.
www.petdiabetes.com /dictionary.html   (4316 words)

  
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A sudden loss of control of type 1 diabetes with high blood glucose levels and breakdown of fat leading to a build up of acids in the blood with nausea, vomiting and dehydration.
Usually used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, sometimes used for weight management in children with type 1 diabetes in conjunction with insulin.
Also known as non- insulin dependent diabetes, occurs when there is either insufficient insulin or the insulin produced does not work effectively.
www.diabeteskidsandteens.com.au /glossary.asp   (1641 words)

  
 The Diabetes Dictionary
a disease of the blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries) that occurs as a long-term complication of diabetes.
This occurs when a person with diabetes has injected too much insulin, eaten too little food, or has exercised without extra food.
People with diabetes may get ulcers from minor scrapes on the feet or legs, from cuts that heal slowly, or from the rubbing of shoes that do not fit well.
www.diabetes.org.au /glossary.htm   (2064 words)

  
 Diabetes Dictionary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
Established in 1978, the Clearinghouse provides information about diabetes to people with diabetes and to their families, health care professionals, and the public.
The NDIC answers inquiries, develops and distributes publications, and works closely with professional and patient organizations and Government agencies to coordinate resources about diabetes.
diabetes.niddk.nih.gov /dm/pubs/dictionary/index.htm   (325 words)

  
 Diabetes Symptom Information - Includes Diabetes Dictionary & Database Searches :: Diabetestoolbox   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Diabetes Symptom Information - Includes Diabetes Dictionary and Database Searches :: Diabetestoolbox
Would you prefer diabetic supplies and sugar free candy for Christmas over other gifts ?
Do you think that herbal remedies and supplements should play a greater role in the management of diabetes?
www.diabetestoolbox.com /poll_list.asp   (252 words)

  
 MedlinePlus: Diabetes and Pregnancy
Diabetic Moms' Babies May Have Weak Sucking Reflex (12/27/2006, Reuters Health)
Diagnosis of Diabetes (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
The primary NIH organization for research on Diabetes and Pregnancy is the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/diabetesandpregnancy.html   (418 words)

  
 children with DIABETES - Diabetes Dictionary
This Diabetes Dictionary is derived from the original Diabetes Dictionary of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK).
William W. Quick, Donough O'Brien, and Jim Lane for their assistance with upgrading the Dictionary.
On-Line Medical Dictionary from the Deptartment of Medical Oncology, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
www.childrenwithdiabetes.com /dictionary   (195 words)

  
 CDC's Diabetes Program - Publications & Products - Fact Sheet: Relationship of Walking to Mortality among U.S. ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Diabetes Program supports diabetes prevention and control programs in all states, the District of Columbia, and eight U.S. territories or island jurisdictions.
You may contact your local program for more information on diabetes.
The 1998 versions of Take Charge (Spanish and English) are available to eligible persons in Braille and in a recorded format at the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) http://www.loc.gov/nls/.
www.cdc.gov /diabetes/pubs/tcyd/index.htm   (278 words)

  
 healthfinder® — Diabetes Dictionary
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Browse this site for basic definitions for some general or specific medical and scientific terms, symbols and acronyms that are often used when talking or writing about diabetes.
This site is designed for people who have diabetes and their families and friends.
www.healthfinder.gov /docs/doc01982.htm   (68 words)

  
 Diabetes Information Guide | diabetic diet and health resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Insulin Stem Cells Hold Hope for Diabetes Treatment
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